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# Your Say

Poll: Are you worried about the Budget?

No income tax increases or cuts are expected, but tweaks to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) are on the cards.

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Oct 13th 2020, 9:31 AM

# Budget 2021

Plans to 'reverse PUP cuts and double investment in housing': Sinn Féin launches alternative Budget

Sinn Féin said it would aim to spend €18.28 billion in total, €6.28 billion more than the government’s target.

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Oct 9th 2020, 3:27 PM

# Renting

Threshold calls for €20 million rent arrears fund to be included in upcoming Budget

The charity is calling for the funding to help tenants facing a rent crisis as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Sep 24th 2020, 8:20 AM

# Interview

Taoiseach: Changes allowing people to do some work without losing PUP could form part of Budget

Micheál Martin spoke to TheJournal.ie about the Dublin restrictions, the Budget and his backstage run-in with Mike Murphy in RTÉ.

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Sep 22nd 2020, 12:01 AM

# OCTOBER'S BUDGET

Budget will be based on the assumption of no deal Brexit, say ministers

Budget 2021 will be no windfall but will target those sectors impacted the most.

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Sep 16th 2020, 5:25 PM

# From the Archives

'I know how to take responsibility, in fact I've done it before': It's 25 years since Phil Hogan last resigned

Cast your minds back to 1995.

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Aug 27th 2020, 6:00 PM

# Foreign Affairs

Diplomat rents, the rising dollar and a Brexit-inspired passport boom behind DFA request for extra €50 million

The Department also looked for €2 million to bolster Ireland’s bid to become a member of the UN Security Council.

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Jan 18th 2020, 8:00 AM

# Surplus

Ireland's corporation tax take expected to rise again this year, but Donohoe admits it can't be relied upon in future

Donohoe said this morning that the Exchequer ran a €1.5 billion surplus last year.

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Jan 3rd 2020, 5:29 PM

# Dublin City Council

Dublin councillors vote to pass annual budget amid finance row

Rates for businesses will increase under the new budget.

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Nov 25th 2019, 8:55 PM

# Under Pressure

Explainer: Why a row over the annual budget could see Dublin councillors replaced by a 'city commissioner'

Dublin Councillors deferred a Budget vote on Monday to allow for further discussion with the Government.

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Nov 24th 2019, 12:05 AM

# home care crisis

'They've been ignored by this government': Budget disappointment prompts carers to protest outside Dáil

Carers say the government has “given it with one hand and taken it back with the other” with its latest budget.

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Oct 16th 2019, 6:05 AM

# stretched

Revealed: Data Protection Commission's pleas for more staff and 'fit-for-purpose' office

The watchdog’s pre-budget submission has been released following a Freedom of Information request.

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Oct 12th 2019, 11:00 PM

# unparliamentary language

'You really don't give a f**k': TD Joan Collins curses in Dáil as she attacks Government over Budget

Collins colourful language was quickly criticised by Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan.

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Oct 9th 2019, 3:53 PM

# budget 2020

Here's how the government plans to tackle homelessness, housing issues and high rents

Fianna Fáil said the government’s response to the housing crisis has been “completely ineffective”.

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Oct 8th 2019, 3:49 PM

# Budget2020

Carbon tax: Petrol and diesel prices to rise from midnight, home heating to rise next May

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has announced an increase in the carbon tax of €6 per tonne.

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Oct 8th 2019, 2:50 PM

# excise duty

A pack of 20 cigarettes will now cost €13.50

The minister did not announce any change to excise duty on alcohol products.

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Oct 8th 2019, 2:02 PM

# Job Losses

Irish businesses 'will need €1.5bn' to prevent job losses if there is a no-deal Brexit

Many firms face collapse if supports are not urgently put in place, Ibec has warned.

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Oct 7th 2019, 7:34 AM

# budget 2020

Just a few days out from the Budget, what can we expect?

All will be revealed on Tuesday.

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Oct 6th 2019, 12:05 AM

# limited headroom

'Slow progress' in Budget talks, as Donohoe confirms he will be dipping into corporation tax take

A total of €1.5bn is to be moved into the rainy day fund.

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Oct 4th 2019, 5:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you worried about Budget 2020?

The government’s plans for spending and tax will be revealed in just over two weeks.

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Sep 22nd 2019, 9:31 AM

# budget 2020

Just over two weeks out from the Budget, what can we expect?

All will be revealed on 8 October.

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Sep 22nd 2019, 8:00 AM

# budget 2020

'Extended and not capped': Fianna Fáil insists help-to-buy scheme must be continued in Budget negotiation talks

Budget talks between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are set to intensify in the coming weeks.

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Sep 18th 2019, 9:08 AM

Voices

How I Spend My Money: We want to hear your top tips for saving and splurging

We’ve kicked off our second series of ‘How I Spend My Money’ and we want to hear from you.

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Sep 5th 2019, 7:30 PM

# cash in the kitty

'Disorderly' Brexit a real possibility, says minister as he outlines how much money there is for Budget 2020

The Summer Economic Statement tells us what money we have to spend in October’s Budget.

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Jun 25th 2019, 2:59 PM

# makeup

5 dirt cheap makeup products I’ve repurchased time and time again

My trusty go-tos.

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Jan 27th 2019, 8:00 AM

# in your pocket

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

# Irish Fiscal Advisory Council

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

Voices

'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

# Health

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

# Homelessness

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

AS IT HAPPENED

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

# wage packet

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

# budget 2019

'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

# budget 2019

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

# in your pocket

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

# budget 2019

€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

# The Budget

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

# budget 2019

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

# budget 2019

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

# budget weather

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