# Spending

Last month

December 2022

Voices

Analysis: This year was a financial rollercoaster - what will 2023 bring for your money?

Financial advisor Ralph Benson looks at the highs and lows of the economy this year and asks if the future is brighter.

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Dec 29th 2022, 7:30 AM

Last year

2022

# RETORT

Eddie Howe hits back at comments on Newcastle's €243 million spending spree

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp recently included the Magpies in a list of clubs he suggested have ‘no ceiling’.

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Oct 28th 2022, 2:23 PM

# Regulator

National Lottery spent €120 million of unclaimed prize money on marketing since 2015

Some TDs have taken issue with the licensing of the lottery.

23.9k

Updated Sep 30th 2022, 6:10 PM

Voices

Money Diary: An office worker in the east on €26K working in Dublin

This week, our reader is enjoying a hybrid work setup.

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Sep 25th 2022, 8:00 PM

# Public Spending

Costs of climate action measures and Slaintecare not properly recorded, committee told

The pensions issue, climate financing and healthcare reform are the main challenges for Ireland’s finances.

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Jul 13th 2022, 8:59 PM

# comparison

The good, the bad and the alright: Ireland's healthcare system compared to the rest of the EU

Our interactive graphs showing where Ireland ranks compared to other EU countries.

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Jun 3rd 2022, 9:00 PM

# Money Money Money

Spending watchdog warns that inflation crisis could hurt govt's budget for big ticket plans

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council urged the government to properly factor in the cost of major health, climate and defence plans.

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Updated May 31st 2022, 8:35 AM

Voices

Opinion: Keeping your money working for you - how to deal with rising costs

Financial expert David Quinn says it’s tricky at the moment as the cost of living rises – but there are little changes you can make to help your pocket.

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Apr 17th 2022, 7:30 AM

All time

# Spending

Exchequer spent estimated €17.1 billion as a result of Covid-19 in pandemic's first year

The Comptroller and Auditor General annual report was published today.

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Sep 30th 2021, 7:10 PM

# spend spend spend

More than €1 billion spent in contactless payments during May as economy re-opens

The daily spend of individual contactless payment users exceeded €16 for only the second time since 2016.

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Jul 7th 2021, 6:15 AM

Voices

Money Diaries: A project manager on €67K living in Wexford in a house she and partner just bought

This week, our reader is busy working from home while renovating a new house with her partner.

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Jun 20th 2021, 8:00 PM

Voices

Money Diaries: A warehouse worker on €22K living and working in Dublin

This week, our reader is working late shifts and managing health and wellbeing.

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Jun 13th 2021, 8:00 PM

Voices

Money Diaries: A primary school teacher on €45K living in Sligo

This week, our reader is enjoying life in Sligo during lockdown and watching her spending.

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May 16th 2021, 8:00 PM

Voices

Money Diaries: An IT consultant on €126K living and working in London

This week, our reader is busy managing family time along with long working hours.

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May 2nd 2021, 8:00 PM

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Money Diaries: A warehouse worker on €21K living at home because rents are so high

This week, our reader is glad to be still working during Covid and is trying to make his earnings work for him.

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Apr 18th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Coronavirus

One in four people in Ireland cut spending on food and utilities during pandemic, study finds

That’s according to research carried out by Red C on behalf of St Vincent de Paul.

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Mar 25th 2021, 7:21 AM

Voices

What does Budget 2021 mean for you? Financial planner Eoin McGee has some answers

Eoin McGee looks at yesterday’s budget and breaks down what it means for some members of the workforce.

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Oct 14th 2020, 1:15 PM

# Pandemeconomics

No increase in income tax planned, says finance minister

Paschal Donohoe was speaking about what the upcoming Budget might look like.

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Sep 3rd 2020, 9:58 PM

# Central Bank

Money being spent on credit and debit cards is almost back to pre-Covid levels

There was a sharp drop in ATM withdrawals in April.

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Jun 16th 2020, 10:33 AM

Voices

Money Diaries: A 25-year-old customer support technician living with flatmates in Galway

This week, our reader details how he’s working from home and hanging out with flatmates, while also playing Football Manager.

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Jun 7th 2020, 8:00 PM

# Spending

Premiership Rugby could revamp salary rules after Saracens breach

The European champions were severely sanctioned for breaching spending rules that will now be subject to a review.

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Dec 19th 2019, 8:30 PM

# Robert Watt

Top civil servant: 'Government should be able to walk away from projects if the cost works out greater than expected'

Watt previously warned ministers about not proceeding with the national broadband plan.

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Jul 24th 2019, 6:16 PM

# Spending

TDs' and senators' salaries cost €19m last year - a 4.5% increase from 2017

Gardaí are also investigating one case of fraud in relation to an Oireachtas salary.

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Jul 1st 2019, 6:25 PM

# Tax Cuts

Leo Varadkar says plan to raise top tax rate to €50k may have to wait

The Taoiseach defended the policy but said it may not happen immediately.

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Jun 25th 2019, 5:40 PM

# First Holy Communion

Parents spending over €900 on average for their child's Communion

A quarter of children make over €800 on their Communion day.

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Jun 24th 2019, 6:30 AM

# prudency

Government must 'wean itself off' bloated €10.4bn corporation tax receipts, says budget watchdog

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council says corporation tax levels could be €6 billion above conventional levels.

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Updated Jun 11th 2019, 3:25 PM

# carlow arts festival

This transparent piggy bank will be put on a Carlow street - and the money can be used for anything

People will be invited to put money into the pig – and the money can be spent however the community agrees to spend it.

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May 18th 2019, 7:00 PM

# Spending

Gardaí have spent €20 million on private tow truck firms since 2012

Gardaí say it’s the price to pay for good police work.

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Feb 17th 2019, 12:05 AM

# hitting home

Christmas spending: We're not in 'panic mode' but Brexit is putting the brakes on plans to splash the cash

In the UK, consumer confidence registered the largest monthly decline in seventeen months in November.

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Dec 6th 2018, 6:15 AM

# Shop Till You Drop

Retail group predicts Irish households will spend an average of €2,690 this December

Retail Ireland said that there will be an increase in sales this year of over €150 million.

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Dec 3rd 2018, 11:04 AM

Voices

'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