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Major change to Child Benefit scheme set to be excluded from Budget 2025 announcement
The Budget
It's expected that a host of cost of living measures will be announced on October 1 - but one thing won't be introduced
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Budget 2025 Ireland: New cost of living bonus worth over €400 to be paid before Christmas
The Budget
With Budget 2025 just weeks away, it is said that millions of households could receive a cash bonus by December
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Budget 2025: All the cost of living changes expected in the upcoming budget
Budget
Government ministers have hinted about what the public should expect for Budget 2025, with a number of social welfare changes looking likely
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Paschal Donohoe says population growth having 'big consequences' on Budget plans
Budget
Budget 2025 is to include a €6.9 billion spending package
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Budget 2025: Thousands more in line for Fuel Allowance as Heather Humphreys targets age reduction
Budget
EXCLUSIVE: The Irish Mirror understands that Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys is considering bringing higher Fuel Allowance income limits that are currently in place for over 70s in for anyone over the age of 66
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Bad news for people who vape as Jack Chambers hints new tax 'likely' in Budget 2025
Budget
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys also suggested that there would be no increase in unemployment benefits in Budget 2025 for those who have been unemployed for a long period of time
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Budget 2025: Major €850 discontinued social welfare payment could return
Budget
The Bereavement Grant was discontinued back in 2014 but one organisation is calling for its return as part of Budget 2025
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Tánaiste says reforms to inheritance tax will be on the agenda for Budget 2025
Budget
The Fianna Fáil leader also tempered expectations by warning that Finance Minister Jack Chambers will not have much “room for manoeuvre” when it comes to the tax package that will be unveiled on October 1
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Social welfare claimants in line for cost of living boost with double payments on the cards
Social Welfare
The government is set to double social welfare payments in the Budget this year
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Budget 2025: Heather Humphreys to seek hot school meals for all primary school children
Budget
Speaking in Dublin Castle, Ms Humphreys confirmed that her main ask will be to extend hot school meals to all primary schools
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Budget 2025: 'No giveaway budget' but one-off measures still under consideration
Budget
Budget 2025 will consist of an overall package of at least €8.3 billion, Finance Minister Jack Chambers and Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe have confirmed
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Lavish €5b package for Government’s final Budget before General Election expected
Budget
Plans are on the way for a tax and spending bundle
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Taoiseach promises cost-of-living Budget as Michael McGrath dampens expectations
The Budget
Finance Minister Michael McGrath stated that the focus of Budget 2025 should be on “permanent changes” rather than a “large series of one-off measures”.
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Cost of living: Three criteria households must meet to get third electricity credit
Cost of Living
The third and final electricity credit of €150 will be handed out of the next few weeks, here is everything you need to know ahead of the payment
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Social welfare Ireland: Eligibility criteria for €340 per month cash boost after increase
Social Welfare
There are certain criteria to meet to be eligible for the social welfare payment that was boosted to €340 per month
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All the cost of living benefits and electricity bill changes coming into effect for February
Energy bills
Starting next month two major electricity suppliers are slashing their rates while all households are in line to receive the second energy credit
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Social welfare recipients warned of payment date change due to schedule shake-up
Social Welfare
In the next few weeks, there will be a change to normal social welfare dates due to the first bank holiday of the year
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Workers set to avail of up to €800 cash boost from tax changes
Budget
The main tax credits have been increased while USC has been slashed
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Average worker to gain €800 a year from tax changes taking effect from tomorrow
Cost of Living
Around two million taxpayers are expected to see an increase in their take-home pay as a result of measures that apply from January 1
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151 new gardaí graduate from Templemore as recruitment 'well and truly' returns
An Garda Siochana
Justice Minister Helen McEntee confirmed that another garda recruitment campaign will commence on 15 January 2024
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Horse Racing Ireland to spend €1.2 million on public relations
Horse Racing
The semi-state body was allocated €76 million of taxpayers' cash in last month's Budget, and is now looking to hire a PR firm to help with the sport's image
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Three more lump sums to be paid into accounts next week to ease cost of living pinch
Cost of Living
Many households across the country are set to receive lump sum payments this week - but more are on the way
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Irish social welfare bonuses due to land before Christmas
Social Welfare
The dates for the payment of bonuses announced in last month's Budget have been revealed
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Seven eligible groups for €300 or €400 cost of living lump sum next month
Social Welfare
There are some lump sum payments lined up for eligible groups
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