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A 'hard Brexit' could hit Ireland's budget to the tune €500 million over three years

The ESRI has sounded a warning over the impact on the economy.

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Jun 22nd 2017, 12:00 PM

Ministers don't have to explain most of their €1.4 million personal expenses

A new analysis of official figures by TheJournal.ie.

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Jul 20th 2015, 5:30 PM

Here's how much Princes Charles' visit to Ireland cost the taxpayer

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall paid us a visit in May.

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Jun 28th 2015, 8:00 AM

Do you have any ideas on how the Government should spend its money?

Howlin wants to hear from you.

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Jul 23rd 2014, 7:46 PM