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# the-budget - Last month October 2022

Boiling down the Budget: Here are all the major changes in one place

# Cut Through The Noise

Boiling down the Budget: Here are all the major changes in one place

Oct 1st 2022, 12:05 AM 27,397 Views 8 Comments

Now that we're a few days past the announcement, it's time to take stock of what the Budget brought, what it means for people, and how the country responded.
Here's where you can find everything you need to know about Budget 2023 on The Journal.

# the-budget - This year 2022

Reader Q&A: From rents to tax to pensions, your questions about the Budget answered

# Budget 2023

Reader Q&A: From rents to tax to pensions, your questions about the Budget answered

Sep 29th 2022, 12:05 AM 22,068 Views 8 Comments

The Journal asked readers to submit their questions about Budget 2023 and received dozens of queries since Tuesday evening
We found the answers to your Budget questions, from the renters' tax credit and fuel allowance to childcare and electric vehicles.

These are the changes from Budget 2022 that kick in today

# Budget Changes

These are the changes from Budget 2022 that kick in today

Jan 1st 2022, 6:30 AM 103,364 Views 57 Comments

Many changes from Budget 2022 come into effect this month.

# the-budget - Last year 2021

'Over 25s have sex': Criticism of decision to limit free contraception scheme to young women

# The Budget

'Over 25s have sex': Criticism of decision to limit free contraception scheme to young women

Oct 12th 2021, 9:32 PM 28,599 Views 45 Comments

The roll out of free contraception to women aged between 17 and 25 was announced today.

Live Oct 12th 2021, 5:12 PM

As it happened: Budget 2022 revealed as govt pledges to 'restore, repair and recover'

# the-budget - All time

Which Budget changes kick in from tomorrow?

# Looking Forwad

Which Budget changes kick in from tomorrow?

Dec 31st 2020, 6:00 AM 41,436 Views 10 Comments

Many changes for Budget 2021 kick in next month.

Budget 2021: What measures kick in today?

# In Your Pocket

Budget 2021: What measures kick in today?

Oct 14th 2020, 12:05 AM 48,907 Views 65 Comments

A number of changes have already kicked in since yesterday’s announcement.

Third-level students: €50 million fund created to help students switch to online learning

# Budget 2021

Third-level students: €50 million fund created to help students switch to online learning

Oct 13th 2020, 3:25 PM 18,877 Views 10 Comments

SUSI grant to be increased for post-graduate students.

Incomings and outgoings: Here is a very (very) basic guide to the State's finances

# Budget Day

Incomings and outgoings: Here is a very (very) basic guide to the State's finances

Oct 13th 2020, 7:00 AM 19,039 Views 3 Comments

How has Covid hit the State coffers so far?

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil (and the Greens) finalise their first Budget as coalition partners

# Budget 2021

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil (and the Greens) finalise their first Budget as coalition partners

Oct 12th 2020, 9:15 AM 20,197 Views 82 Comments

The Budget will be delivered by ministers Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath.

# The Budget

Which Budget changes kick in today?

Jan 1st 2020, 12:05 AM 106,018 Views 116 Comments

Many of the changes for Budget 2020 kick in today, and here’s how it will affect you.

Live Oct 8th 2019, 5:00 PM

As it happened: Paschal Donohoe unveils 'absolutely no surprises' Budget 2020

Budget 2019: Here are the main points you need to know

# The Budget

Budget 2019: Here are the main points you need to know

Oct 9th 2018, 2:20 PM 137,354 Views 138 Comments

How will today’s announcements affect you?

Poll: Do you agree with plans to increase the VAT rate for hotels and restaurants by 50%?

# Your Say

Poll: Do you agree with plans to increase the VAT rate for hotels and restaurants by 50%?

Oct 9th 2018, 10:24 AM 36,566 Views 101 Comments

Industry figures say it could lead to job losses in the sector.

Budget 2017: New measures to tackle tax evasion, in direct response to Panama Papers

# The Budget

Budget 2017: New measures to tackle tax evasion, in direct response to Panama Papers

Oct 11th 2016, 1:59 PM 5,691 Views 7 Comments

Michael Noonan also announced 50 new jobs at the Revenue Commissioners.

Who is Ireland's 'squeezed middle' and why is Budget 2017 all about pleasing them?

# Analysis

Who is Ireland's 'squeezed middle' and why is Budget 2017 all about pleasing them?

Oct 9th 2016, 7:30 PM 40,845 Views 58 Comments

Budget 2017 will be announced on Tuesday.

More details of Budget emerge as Noonan briefs ministers

# Two Weeks Out

More details of Budget emerge as Noonan briefs ministers

Sep 27th 2016, 8:20 PM 36,889 Views 100 Comments

Meanwhile, opposition TDs have slammed reports that a tax break for returning emigrants is being considered.

# Talking Tax

Can we really just abolish the USC?

Oct 15th 2015, 8:00 PM 16,175 Views 75 Comments

If re-elected Micheal Noonan has committed the government to phasing out USC as resources allow. Can it be done?

The Morning After: Here's what the papers made of Budget 2016

# The Budget

The Morning After: Here's what the papers made of Budget 2016

Oct 14th 2015, 8:23 AM 20,822 Views 66 Comments

‘The Coppers Couple’ will do well out of this year’s package, according to the Times.

What the Budget means to someone earning around €30,000

# Middle Earners

What the Budget means to someone earning around €30,000

Oct 13th 2015, 9:05 PM 47,922 Views 37 Comments

How does this change things for you?

An awful lot of you want USC abolished altogether

# Budget 2016

An awful lot of you want USC abolished altogether

Oct 7th 2015, 8:00 PM 19,326 Views 108 Comments

No surprises there, but how many say we should keep it?

Micheál Martin doesn't like that Noonan and Howlin tweeted about their ties yesterday...

# All Tied Up

Micheál Martin doesn't like that Noonan and Howlin tweeted about their ties yesterday...

Oct 15th 2014, 12:31 PM 11,860 Views 24 Comments

… and didn’t listen to opposition speakers’ response to the Budget announcement

15 of the best Twitter reactions to today's Budget

# The Budget

From The Daily Edge

# The Budget

15 of the best Twitter reactions to today's Budget

Oct 14th 2014, 10:06 PM 6,532 Views 0 Comments

No increase on wine, woo!

With 24 hours to go, here's what we know about the Budget so far...

# The Final Countdown

With 24 hours to go, here's what we know about the Budget so far...

Oct 13th 2014, 12:55 PM 18,810 Views 54 Comments

The leaks are flowing now…

State of the Nation: Is the government listening to the public's anger over water charges?

# Dáil Talk

State of the Nation: Is the government listening to the public's anger over water charges?

Oct 13th 2014, 9:00 AM 10,617 Views 97 Comments

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

Here are three Budget ideas that can solve a social problem, spur the economy, and save money

# Budget 2015

Here are three Budget ideas that can solve a social problem, spur the economy, and save money

Oct 12th 2014, 9:00 PM 29,400 Views 38 Comments

Dr Daragh McGreal has been crunching numbers and formulating policies for months. Here are a few of them…

The government says they'll cut our taxes in the Budget, but how are they going to do it?

# Decisions Decisions

The government says they'll cut our taxes in the Budget, but how are they going to do it?

Oct 9th 2014, 3:07 PM 11,846 Views 45 Comments

We don’t know anything definitive yet, but plenty of hints have been dropped about easing the tax burden on Middle Ireland.

The Socialists think they could raise €3.3 billion by taxing millionaires

# Budget 2015

The Socialists think they could raise €3.3 billion by taxing millionaires

Oct 8th 2014, 2:59 PM 12,781 Views 135 Comments

The Socialist Party, or the Anti-Austerity Alliance as they’re calling themselves, launched their budget proposals today.

Sinn Féin wants to abolish water charges, property tax and JobBridge

# Shinnernomics

Sinn Féin wants to abolish water charges, property tax and JobBridge

Oct 8th 2014, 11:02 AM 12,553 Views 243 Comments

The party has announced its pre-Budget proposals this morning.

Here are 7 things we know about the Budget so far

# Budget 2015

Here are 7 things we know about the Budget so far

Oct 6th 2014, 10:18 AM 18,999 Views 43 Comments

With just over a week to go, we’re getting excited.

'I wouldn’t dare do such a thing': After Enda's scolding, Leo isn't talking about the Budget this week

# Budget 2015

'I wouldn’t dare do such a thing': After Enda's scolding, Leo isn't talking about the Budget this week

Sep 16th 2014, 4:30 PM 8,446 Views 7 Comments

The Health Minister was remaining tight-lipped about the Budget this morning.

With 48 days to Budget 2015 Fine Gael and Labour are already drawing their battle lines

# Budget Battle

With 48 days to Budget 2015 Fine Gael and Labour are already drawing their battle lines

Aug 27th 2014, 2:46 PM 7,883 Views 79 Comments

Fine Gael is talking tax cuts while Labour is all about wage increases.

Have your say: TDs and Senators want to know what you want in Budget 2015

# Get Your Calculators Out

Have your say: TDs and Senators want to know what you want in Budget 2015

Jun 6th 2014, 11:07 AM 6,356 Views 113 Comments

The Oireachtas Finance Committee is inviting written submission on Budget 2015.

Noonan: Fianna Fáil like people who plant a time-bomb and want others to change the timing

# Universal Social Charge

Noonan: Fianna Fáil like people who plant a time-bomb and want others to change the timing

May 16th 2014, 1:41 PM 9,973 Views 78 Comments

The Finance Minister has sought to downplay suggestions that thousands of taxpayers face a hike in USC next year.

# The Countdown Begins

The next Budget will be in 152 days

May 15th 2014, 9:40 AM 7,756 Views 40 Comments

“The Budget is the Budget,” Michael Noonan confirmed in that unique way of his today.

Howlin: 'I wish this government hadn't come in when our economy was broken'

# Budget 2014

Howlin: 'I wish this government hadn't come in when our economy was broken'

Oct 22nd 2013, 11:03 AM 9,813 Views 112 Comments

Meanwhile, the Tánaiste has said that the Budget cuts announced last week stand.

# Budget 2014

Cigarettes and lots of debt: 7 things in Budget 2014 that you may have missed

Oct 16th 2013, 9:30 PM 17,173 Views 27 Comments

We’ve read the Budget documents so you don’t have to…

Reform Alliance critical of Budget measures but not united in opposing it

# Budget 2014

Reform Alliance critical of Budget measures but not united in opposing it

Oct 16th 2013, 5:00 PM 6,849 Views 32 Comments

The alliance of Fine Gael rebels will not be taking a collective stance on the Budget but have already sharply criticised some measures being introduced by the government.