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# budget 2019

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'Stinks to the high heavens of Fianna Fáil-ism': Fury from hairdressers and restaurants after VAT hike
Budget 2019 reversed a VAT reduction during the recession, but some businesses say it will hit them very hard.
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Jan 18th 2019, 12:05 AM
Which Budget changes kick in today?
Many of the changes kick in today, and here’s how it will affect you.
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Jan 1st 2019, 12:05 AM
Finance Minister was going to give smokers a break in Budget 2019 - but changed his mind
The department said the last-minute shift was for health reasons.
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Dec 27th 2018, 6:00 AM
Corporate tax reliance leaves us 'highly vulnerable to the relocation of even one large company'
The ESRI has been looking at the impact Budget 2019 will have.
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Dec 11th 2018, 12:05 AM
Government 'repeating past mistakes' and leaving Irish finances exposed, budget watchdog warns
The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has warned that an economic slowdown is inevitable in coming years.
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Nov 28th 2018, 9:03 AM
'Our living standards aren't improving because of the unwillingness by govt to correct market failures'
Despite strong headline growth figures, living standards in Ireland are actually below Italy and just a little above Cyprus, writes economist Robert Sweeney.
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Oct 30th 2018, 7:00 AM
We put your questions about Budget 2019 to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
The Taoiseach joined us live in TheJournal.ie offices this morning.
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Oct 11th 2018, 11:54 AM
What's behind the Budget 2019 decisions? YOUR chance to ask the Taoiseach
Get in your questions to the Taoiseach ahead of tomorrow morning’s Facebook Live.
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Oct 10th 2018, 2:11 PM
Poll: The budget is done, now do you want an election?
Does one logically follow the other?
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Oct 10th 2018, 8:42 AM
'The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results'
Victor Duggan takes a deep dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of the housing measures in Budget 2019.
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Oct 10th 2018, 7:00 AM
Budget 2019: Here's what measures kick in today
There’s a number of immediate changes after yesterday’s budget.
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Oct 10th 2018, 12:05 AM
Whatever happened to the carbon tax? It came down to a call between VAT and fuel hikes
Leo Varadkar said the government would ‘grasp the nettle’ and increase carbon tax. Today, it failed to deliver.
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Oct 9th 2018, 8:38 PM
Budget 2019: Winners and Losers
There’s good news and bad news….
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Oct 9th 2018, 7:30 PM
Michael Harty to vote against Budget over 'uninspired' and 'inadequate' measures
The independent TD said he is “very disappointed” by today’s announcement.
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Oct 9th 2018, 7:00 PM
Government accused of 'a landlords' Budget' over tax break for landlords
Solidarity TD Paul Murphy TD made the charge after tax relief for landlords was announced.
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Oct 9th 2018, 6:38 PM
Late-night talks secure unwritten granny-flat grant promise, dependent on one pilot property
Shane Ross says the deal isn’t written down, but the finance minister calls it a sensible idea.
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Oct 9th 2018, 6:16 PM
Strengthening rent caps and 'first-class emergency accommodation': What the Budget means for housing
Almost 10,000 people in Ireland are homeless, with many priced out of the rental market.
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Oct 9th 2018, 6:00 PM
Gardaí to recruit 800 new officers with €60 million funding increase
Funding of €95 million will be made available for overtime pay.
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Oct 9th 2018, 5:55 PM
Government unveils Budget 2019
Follow events as they happen this afternoon, with TheJournal.ie’s liveblog.
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Oct 9th 2018, 5:15 PM
Here's what Budget 2019 means for someone earning around €100,000
Changes to the Universal Social Charge and entry point levels mean savings of nearly €300.
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Oct 9th 2018, 4:59 PM
Here's what Budget 2019 means for someone earning €40,000
This is what your savings will be.
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Oct 9th 2018, 4:38 PM
Here's what Budget 2019 means for someone earning €30,000
This is what your savings will be.
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Oct 9th 2018, 3:52 PM
'Like eunuchs at a brothel': The blunt and bizarre opposition reaction to Budget 2019
Not everyone was happy with the budget.
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Oct 9th 2018, 3:45 PM
What will Budget 2019 mean for those earning around €50,000?
There will be some modest savings for earners next year.
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Oct 9th 2018, 3:11 PM
What Budget 2019 means for someone earning around €20,000
Thanks to changes to the Universal Social Charge, there will be some modest savings next year.
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Oct 9th 2018, 3:11 PM
€1.5 billion to go into a Rainy Day Fund
Another €500m is to be added to the fund annually from 2019.
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Oct 9th 2018, 2:53 PM
Budget 2019: Here are the main points you need to know
How will today’s announcements affect you?
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Oct 9th 2018, 2:20 PM
Haircuts, meals out and Irish hotel stays likely to get more expensive as VAT rate returns to 13.5%
The tax was cut to 9% to stimulate the tourism industry in 2012.
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Oct 9th 2018, 2:05 PM
Parent-to-children inheritance tax threshold to increase by €10,000
The tax-free threshold is to increase from €310,000 to €320,000
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Oct 9th 2018, 2:03 PM
Here's what Budget 2019 means for people receiving social welfare payments
The Christmas bonus will be fully restored for the first time since the economic downturn.
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Oct 9th 2018, 2:02 PM
Parents to get an extra two weeks' paid parental leave from next year
The measure will be introduced from November 2019.
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Oct 9th 2018, 1:53 PM
The price of a packet of cigarettes is set to go up by 50c
A 20-packet of a popular brand will now cost smokers €12.70.
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Oct 9th 2018, 1:36 PM
Donohoe announces details of new affordable housing scheme
A single person earning over €50,000 will be ineligible to apply.
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Oct 9th 2018, 1:36 PM
Poll: Do you agree with plans to increase the VAT rate for hotels and restaurants by 50%?
Industry figures say it could lead to job losses in the sector.
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Oct 9th 2018, 10:24 AM
Met Éireann warns of 'ferocious looking beast' as storm expected to hit overnight on Thursday
Today is set to generally be blustery, with strong and gusty southerly winds.
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Oct 9th 2018, 7:26 AM
How marriage is all-important when examining your tax burden
Overall, Ireland’s labour income taxation system can be considered fair, however the benefits of saying “I do” may play a larger role in this than one might have expected, writes Shawn Britton.
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Oct 9th 2018, 7:00 AM
This is 'not an election budget': It's D-Day, so here's a look at how things will unfold
From a live stream to a Q&A, here’s what you can expect from TheJournal.ie on this Budget day.
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Oct 9th 2018, 6:10 AM
Most people want cost of cigarettes increased by fiver to fund cancer treatments
Budget 2019 is set to be unveiled tomorrow.
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Oct 8th 2018, 11:35 PM
Figure out exactly how Budget 2019 will affect you with TheJournal.ie's calculator
Here’s how your tax bill, take-home pay and monthly spending will change.
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Oct 8th 2018, 5:06 PM
Poll: Do you pay attention to the Budget?
Budget 2019 will be announced tomorrow, but are you going to take any notice of it?
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Oct 8th 2018, 9:39 AM
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