# Spending

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# Taxing Issue

The economy will grow but warning there is 'no case for tax cuts'

While Ireland spends more than average among ten rich EU countries, it is behind on spending in education particularly.

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Jun 27th 2017, 8:23 AM

# splashing the cash

Every week, the average Irish household spends €845. Here's where the money goes

The CSO has published its Household Budget Survey 2015/16, providing a breakdown of spending across the country.

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Jun 21st 2017, 5:40 PM

# Sad

No money for the border wall after last-minute spending deal agreed in US

It looks like Trump’s plans to build the Mexican border wall will be shelved for the moment.

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May 1st 2017, 8:36 AM

# Spending

Where does your money go? New website gives detailed breakdown of government spending

The website allows users to chart the money being used by various Government departments and to service public debt.

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Apr 11th 2017, 6:45 AM

# empty wallets

We're spending less in the shops this Christmas - blame it on Brexit and Trump

That’s according to experts Retail Excellence Ireland.

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Dec 16th 2016, 11:45 AM

# Spending

The HSE will have €14 billion to spend next year - but that may not be enough

While there will be 24,000 fewer medical cards, there will be 50,000 more GP visit cards.

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Dec 14th 2016, 3:46 PM

# Cigarettes and Alcohol

'A pint for everyone': How the front pages are covering the Budget

There are very few puns.

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Oct 12th 2016, 8:10 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you optimistic about the Budget?

After much speculation, tomorrow is D-Day.

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Oct 10th 2016, 9:56 AM

# daddy or chips?

Irish people can't decide if they want tax cuts or increased spending

Tax cuts for some, miniature Irish flags for others.

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Oct 4th 2016, 9:18 AM

# Charity

Department of Foreign Affairs sends auditors to investigate UK arm of Console

Yesterday it emerged that the charity’s Irish operation would be wound down and its services transferred.

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Jul 8th 2016, 7:45 AM

# outside help

Dublin City Council has paid out more than €18 million on consultants since 2013

The area of Environment and Transportation accounted for more than half of the consultant fees paid out.

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May 22nd 2016, 7:00 PM

Voices

You risk blowing your savings on a lifetime supply of customised pens when you run for election

How much you spend on your campaign still plays a large role in determining whether you win a seat , writes Roslyn Fuller.

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Feb 9th 2016, 8:00 AM

# billion dollar baby

Financial Fair Play? For the first time ever, Premier League spending tops £1 billion

That’s a lot of cash.

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Feb 2nd 2016, 1:18 PM

# direct provision

Could Ireland spend more on children in Direct Provision? Here's how the numbers crunch

Around 3,000 adults and 1,100 children are currently being paid direct provision allowance.

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Jan 27th 2016, 6:02 AM

# sponsored by rabodirect

QUIZ: How Financially Fit Are You?

It’s time to take the Financial Bleep Test.

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Jan 7th 2016, 11:22 AM

# cash outflow

The average Irish person will spend almost €600 this Christmas

According to a Christmas spending survey. And we all think we’re worse off than last year. Mind you, last year we felt the same way…

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Nov 24th 2015, 6:07 AM

# Your Say

How much will you spend on Christmas presents this year?

Irish adults spent an average of €297 on gifts last year.

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Nov 21st 2015, 10:22 AM

# budget 2016

IN FULL: Brendan Howlin's Budget speech

“Today we reap the benefits of the hard work and resilience of the Irish people.”

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Oct 13th 2015, 4:25 PM

# budget 2016

IN FULL: Michael Noonan's Budget speech

“No more booms and bust.”

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Oct 13th 2015, 3:28 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you concerned about tomorrow's Budget?

Tax cuts and spending increases worth €3 billion will reportedly be unveiled – twice what was previously expected.

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Oct 12th 2015, 9:33 AM

Voices

A wealth tax is a possibility. You don’t need to be a member of the far left to call for this

Instead of cutting taxes and USC, politicians should start spending more, writes Julien Mercille.

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Oct 4th 2015, 8:00 AM

# spending habits

Can I see your boarding pass? Retailers are using your flight information to understand what you buy

You might be able to refuse showing your card when shopping at some airports, but the DAA said it’s a boarding card scan is obligatory to make a purchase in their outlets.

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Aug 12th 2015, 12:35 PM

# On the lash

The terrible weather in July didn't stop people going on nights out

People have been spending more money on clothes and shoes too…

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Aug 12th 2015, 6:05 AM

# Consumer Confidence

The crisis in Greece has the people of Ireland shaking a bit

A new report on consumer confidence has also identified the closure of Clerys as having a negative impact.

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Jul 30th 2015, 6:01 AM

# Spending

€83m spent on renting prefabs as classrooms over five years

It’s estimated on average a prefab costs around €13,500 a year to rent.

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Jul 2nd 2015, 6:08 AM

# sprung a leak

Right2Water wants to scrap water charges and hike spending by €9.4bn. Here's how it will pay for it:

They’ve put together a shopping list of demands for any new government.

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Jun 13th 2015, 8:15 AM

# Suicide Prevention

This TD thinks the HSE is lying about trying to recruit mental health staff

Colm Keaveney said the situation leaves distressed people with “nowhere to go”.

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Mar 19th 2015, 7:23 PM

# positive people

Irish businesses the most optimistic in Europe - who are the least?

A consumer sentiment survey also hinted that Irish household could boost spending in the coming year.

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Feb 5th 2015, 1:30 PM

# Hey Big Spender

Irish consumers had their best Christmas for seven years

New figures today also show an increase of 6.4% in retail sales over the course of the year.

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Jan 8th 2015, 2:08 PM

# Housing

Rent supplement payments have fallen by more than €150 million since 2010

This was distributed among 71,800 recipients.

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Jan 4th 2015, 8:15 AM

# your money

Forgot about these Budget changes? They kicked in yesterday

Here are the details.

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Jan 2nd 2015, 9:47 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you agree that the State pension should be cut?

As more people get older, the Government have concerns about increasing expenditure.

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Dec 29th 2014, 9:39 AM

# bargain hunting

St Stephens Day sales madness: Queues from 6am and 'handbags at dawn'

Mad Ted.

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Dec 26th 2014, 6:40 PM

# savvy shoppers

Here are the tricks shops use to make you spend more money

Think you make your own decisions? Well, think again…

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Dec 22nd 2014, 10:00 AM

# Delivery

When governments cut health spending, more women die in childbirth

Though the presence of a skilled childbirth specialist can help.

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Dec 10th 2014, 6:15 AM

# Cash Money

Your Dublin Bus and Irish Rail commutes just got more expensive

But if you use a Leap card, you might be saving money.

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Dec 1st 2014, 9:14 AM

# spend spend spend

Retailers are going to have their best Christmas since 2009 thanks to you

Irish households are expected to spend an extra €650 to €750 in shops this month compared to other months this year.

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Dec 1st 2014, 8:52 AM

# budget 2015

Where's the missing €15 million?... Criticism over shortfall in mental health spending

€35 million is being ring-fenced for the area as part of Budget 2015, but organisations are concerned that’s still €15 million short of what should be spent.

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Oct 15th 2014, 1:10 PM