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# budget - Sunday 27 January, 2019
5 dirt cheap makeup products I’ve repurchased time and time again
My trusty go-tos.
# budget - Tuesday 1 January, 2019
Which Budget changes kick in today?
Many of the changes kick in today, and here’s how it will affect you.
# budget - Wednesday 28 November, 2018
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.
# budget - Wednesday 10 October, 2018
'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.
# budget - Tuesday 9 October, 2018
Michael Harty to vote against Budget over 'uninspired' and 'inadequate' measures
The independent TD said he is “very disappointed” by today’s announcement.
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.
As it happened: Government unveils Budget 2019
Follow events as they happen this afternoon, with TheJournal.ie’s liveblog.
Here's what Budget 2019 means for someone earning €40,000
This is what your savings will be.
'Like eunuchs at a brothel': The blunt and bizarre opposition reaction to Budget 2019
Not everyone was happy with the budget.
What will Budget 2019 mean for those earning around €50,000?
There will be some modest savings for earners next year.
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.
€1.5 billion to go into a Rainy Day Fund
Another €500m is to be added to the fund annually from 2019.
Budget 2019: Here are the main points you need to know
How will today’s announcements affect you?
Parent-to-children inheritance tax threshold to increase by €10,000
The tax-free threshold is to increase from €310,000 to €320,000
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.
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.
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.
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.
# budget - Monday 8 October, 2018
Most people want cost of cigarettes increased by fiver to fund cancer treatments
Budget 2019 is set to be unveiled tomorrow.
Poll: Do you pay attention to the Budget?
Budget 2019 will be announced tomorrow, but are you going to take any notice of it?
# budget - Sunday 7 October, 2018
Fire and fury: Ireland’s first post-Tiger austerity budget
Brian Lenihan delivered his first Budget 10 years ago, just when Ireland was on the brink of economic ruin.
Welfare increase, fuel hike and income tax cuts: Here's what's coming in Budget 2019
Petrol, diesel, fuel and cigarettes are all set to rise.
# budget - Thursday 4 October, 2018
Ministers told corporation tax windfall will not be used in next week's Budget
Taoiseach says measures to put money into people’s pockets next week will be “modest”.
# budget - Monday 1 October, 2018
Irish consumer confidence falls sharply amid Brexit fears and increase in cost of bills
Consumer sentiment is at its lowest level since December 2016.
# budget - Tuesday 18 September, 2018
'Ireland is an expensive country - so what can the government do about it in this year's Budget?'
With the Budget coming up, it’s a good time to look at this subject, writes Rory Hearne.
# budget - Saturday 15 September, 2018
Most people want income tax cuts rather than increased spending in Budget 2019
Social welfare increases and a jump in the standard cut-off rate for income tax are expected.
# budget - Friday 14 September, 2018
Irish pharmacists want condoms to be made VAT-free
Currently they have a VAT rate of 13.5%.
# budget - Thursday 6 September, 2018
Poll: What is most important to you in the Budget?
It’s that time of year again.
# budget - Thursday 9 August, 2018
Poll: Should older people be 'incentivised' to downsize their homes?
Such an initiative is being proposed by the Independent Alliance ahead of October’s budget.
# budget - Monday 6 August, 2018
Welfare increase, carbon tax rise and more take home pay: Here's what's coming in Budget 2019
Speaking during his summer briefing with the media, Leo Varadkar outlined a number of measures being worked on for October’s Budget.
# budget - Thursday 28 June, 2018
Garda management says it may be 'impossible' to afford wages for the rest of the year
The organisation has had to cap overtime to try to control its spending.
Pearse Doherty: 'We would invest the €1.4bn available, putting us on our way to a new society'
Sinn Féin would choose to invest in shared and stable prosperity for all people of this island, writes Pearse Doherty.
# budget - Wednesday 30 May, 2018
Taoiseach to talk to Micheál Martin about extending confidence and supply 'when the time is right'
The confidence and supply agreement between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil runs until the Budget next October.
# budget - Friday 4 May, 2018
Sean Canney quits the Independent Alliance
He announced the move this morning.
# budget - Saturday 7 April, 2018
Play golf on paternity leave? You're lucky to have time to breathe
The government is reportedly considering making paid paternity leave mandatory for all new fathers.
# budget - Thursday 8 March, 2018
Northern Ireland budget to include £410 million from DUP deal with Conservatives
The budget also sets out £80 million in support of immediate health and education pressure.
# budget - Monday 1 January, 2018
Could this Japanese budgeting journal help you save money in 2018?
We’ve had the Japanese art of tidying up – now it’s the Japanese art of saving money.
Which Budget changes kick in today?
Changes to tax bands and USC take effect today – here’s how they’ll impact your pocket.
# budget - Friday 29 December, 2017
Taoiseach says he can see no reason why the confidence and supply agreement can't be extended
Micheál Martin says his party want to see delivery on the key issues in 2018
# budget - Monday 25 December, 2017
'Problems coming in the door are more intense': Guidance counsellors say cuts hit teens hard
Some 600 of these posts were withdrawn in Budget 2012.
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Poll: Will you be voting today?
THIS MORNING, POLLS opened across Ireland in order for people to vote in no less than three (in some cases, four) events.
People are being asked to vote on a referendum, local elections, European elections and in some areas – Limerick, Waterford and Cork city – a plebiscite on directly-elected mayors.
Polls opened this morning at 7am and will close at 10pm tonight. The counting will begin tomorrow but it won’t be until early next week that we will have the full results.
So we want to know: Will you be voting today?
Poll Results:
Yes (5601)
I've already voted (2832)
No (2473)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Doctors feared I’d never walk again but resilience played a part in my recovery
By Billy Hedderman
Following a freak surfing accident, I was paralysed from the neck down, writes Billy Hedderman.
Ailbhe Smyth: Why Irish activists are going to continue their campaign for abortion rights
By Ailbhe Smyth
Opinion: Who will be the winners and losers of the European Elections, 2019?
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
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