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Budget 2023 social welfare changes in full from pay increases to Halloween and Christmas bonus

Every pensioner, carer, disabled person and those on the dole are among the big winners in Budget 2023.

Irish Mirror · Sep 27, 2022

Full Halloween and Christmas bonus details confirmed in Budget 2023 as thousands eligible for boost

Social welfare recipients are among the big winners in Budget 2023 and are in line for a whole host of cash boosts over the coming months

Irish Mirror · Sep 27, 2022

The new price of a pack of cigarettes as Budget 2023 confirms unwelcome change for smokers

One group has been hardest hit by Budget 2023, with an unwelcome change confirmed for smokers

Irish Mirror · Sep 27, 2022

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Budget 2023 and what it means for petrol and diesel prices as Irish drivers to get benefit

At peak levels, some garages were charging €2.20 per litre for fuel

Irish Mirror · Sep 27, 2022

What time is Budget 2023 and what actually happens? All you need to know

Skyrocketing energy bills, petrol and diesel hikes and price rises in supermarkets have seen thousands of Irish people struggling

Irish Mirror · Sep 26, 2022

Budget 2023: Price of a pint to remain the same to give punters a break

And the cost of heating your home will be eased with two energy credits worth up to €300 each

Dublin Live · Sep 26, 2022

Budget 2023 pub update: Price of a pint to be left alone but cost of cigarettes to see significant jump

There will be no added pain for motorists as the taxes on fuel will not go up, with cuts on excise introduced last April set to continue past February, at least

Irish Mirror · Sep 25, 2022

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Budget 2023: Double payments, Christmas bonuses and energy credits among cost of living measures

Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath said: “This set of one-off measures will be implemented quickly.”

Dublin Live · Sep 18, 2022

Budget 2023: Updates on social welfare, once off payments and more as Government look to finalise cost-of-living package

Finance Minister Michael McGrath has pledged that every household in the country will benefit to some degree once plans are announced in just under two weeks

Irish Mirror · Sep 16, 2022

All we know about Budget 2023 two weeks out - benefit for everyone, relief on bills and pre-Christmas bonus

Mr Martin gave his approval for more energy rebates instead of price caps - which is the route the UK is going down.

Irish Mirror · Sep 14, 2022

Bonus energy payment expected to soften bills blow before Christmas

It will come as Micheal Martin called on people to be more 'energy efficient' this winter

Dublin Live · Sep 9, 2022

Bonus energy payment to soften bills blow before Christmas

It will come as Micheal Martin called on people to be more 'energy efficient' this winter

Irish Mirror · Sep 8, 2022

Stab victim defended woman before death

Before he was fatally stabbed during an altercation in Seaford, tradie Cameron Smith defended his former girlfriend, she has told his killer's murder trial.

AAP · Sep 1, 2022

Jack Ledlin lacked 'murderous intent' during fatal Seaford stabbing, jury hears

Cameron Smith, a young tradie, was killed by Jack Ledlin after a fight broke out at Seaford in Melbourne's south-east in November 2020.

ABC News · Aug 31, 2022

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Irish Mirror · Aug 31, 2022

Thousands of workers could get €1,000 lump sum payment before Christmas under new proposals

Along with that backdated payment, the revised package sees pay increases of 2% from March 1 2023; and 1.5% or €750, whichever is the greater, from October 1 2023.

AAP · Aug 31, 2022

Tradie killer denies stabbing was murder

The man who fatally stabbed tradie Cameron Smith at Seaford in November 2020 has admitted responsibility for the killing but denies it was murder.

Irish Mirror · Aug 26, 2022

Housing Minister suggests reform where TDs must declare accommodation 'arrangements' after Robert Troy resignation

'I think there will be learnings from this'

Dublin Live · Aug 15, 2022

Social Welfare Ireland: Hundreds of thousands in line for double energy bill bonus

The move would offer a big boost for those concerned about the winter months

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Dublin Live · Aug 14, 2022

Thousands could receive double child benefit payment of €280 as part of cost of living package

Parents with two children could receive €560 while a family with three children is eligible to receive €840 if the Government agrees to the policy

Irish Mirror · Jul 6, 2022

Changes to Back to School allowance - When it will be paid and will it be extended?

The allowance paid for children aged between four and 11 years will increase from €160 to €260, while it will increase from €285 to €385 for those over 11.

Irish Mirror · Jul 6, 2022

Mixed reaction from public and opposition as €9.5bn Metro Link plans are revived by government

'It is the largest ever, and certainly the greenest, public investment plan in the history of our country'

Irish Mirror · Jul 5, 2022

Squeezed middle-income earners won't benefit from back-to-school and footwear allowances

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has defended not expanding the means-tested scheme to other hard-pressed workers

Irish Mirror · Jul 4, 2022

Budget 2023 latest as pension, social welfare and tax changes all reported

Changes to social welfare, the State pension and childcare are expected to be announced

Irish Mirror · Jun 29, 2022

Government considering new tax bracket in Budget 2023 which would see workers give less to taxman

Speaking in the Dáil on Wednesday, Mr McGrath said that there would be a package of measures within Budget 2023 that would see changes to income tax brackets so people don’t climb into higher tax brackets.

Reuters · Jun 28, 2022

Northern Ireland post-Brexit 'protocol' hurting some, a boon for others

Irwin Armstrong, a former chair of Boris Johnson's Conservative Party in Northern Ireland, has a simple message for the British Prime Minister when it comes to the province's unique post-Brexit trade rules: Don't ruin a good thing.

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