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All the social welfare changes coming in July, August and September explained
Social Welfare
Several social welfare changes are coming over the next three months.
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Gardai seize €170k Ferrari in Cork after spotting four major issues
Gardai
Gardai seized a Ferrari supercar in Cork after discovering it had no tax, insurance, NCT or Irish registration despite being in the country for more than four years.
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Everything you need to know about extra fees on packages from next month
Tax
This will impact up to 93 per cent of all E-commerce goods that are imported into the EU
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Tanaiste reveals Budget 2027 will be around €7bn with permanent personal tax income package
Simon Harris
The Finance Minister said he is 'very conscious that people are hurting'
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'The Government is unpopular but starting to cop on - here's their next move that can help households'
Tax
'People are fed up paying sky high taxes and at long last it looks like the current coalition is going to do something about it'
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Ryanair cancels flights to popular holiday destinations affecting 6 countries
Ryanair
Ryanair is shutting another European base and scrapping 12 routes across six countries this winter, blaming soaring airport charges and taxes.
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One group set for biggest social welfare increase in Budget 2027
Social Welfare
One group could be in line for the biggest social welfare increase in Budget 2027 as the Government considers new cost of living supports, welfare hikes and possible tax cuts.
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Major change to Irish income tax on the cards as people grapple with 'extraordinarily volatile time'
Cost of Living
Simon Harris has said that he wants October’s Budget to progress commitments on income tax changes
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Ireland rakes in billions in tax but Government warns of what could hit next
Tax
Ireland collected €22.6bn in tax in early 2026, but the Government has warned that growing global tensions could still pose serious economic risks.
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Simon Harris issues fresh update on tax cuts for workers amid economic 'headwinds' warning
Simon Harris
Simon Harris said planned tax cuts remain on track despite rising economic uncertainty caused by escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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Living City vacant property scheme set to expand by summer
Housing
The scheme allows property owners to claim tax relief on the cost of refurbishing or converting residential or commercial buildings
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Irish tax cuts 'entirely possible' without any economic shocks, Tanaiste says
Tax
Simon Harris remains optimistic on tax cuts for workers
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The little-known items you can claim tax back on in January - according to Revenue
Social Welfare
There's a simple way to get some of your taxes back
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When is Budget 2026 and what's in it for you - social welfare, tax bands, cost of living supports
The Budget
Budget 2026 is just hours away and is expected to focus on social welfare, housing, childcare and tax measures, with changes to cigarette and vape prices.
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Irish consumers pay 11 times more excise duty on beer than Germans - and 80 times more on wine than French
Alcohol
15 EU countries pay zero excise tax on wine, with the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) now calling for a 10 per cent excise reduction in the upcoming Budget
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'Very possible' up to 80,000 Irish jobs will be affected in next five years by global trade war - Paschal Donohoe
Jobs
Government plans for tax cuts may have to be postponed due to the threat of a global trade war, the finance minister has said.
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Sugar consumption via fizzy drinks slashed by nearly a third after imposition of sugar tax
Health
A new study suggests the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax (SSBT) has "effectively reset" sugar consumption in the country
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Irish charities will be €2 million richer following landmark High Court ruling
Charities
Around 550 retail stores owned by charities were previously subject to commercial rates, a property-based tax that nonprofits have been fighting for years
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Cost of living: Tax for workers slashed from today - here's how you'll benefit from Budget 2025
Tax
From January 1, taxpayers in Ireland will benefit from the €1.6 billion Budget 2025 package, which includes tax cuts for lower and middle-income earners, including increases in tax credits and a reduction in the Universal Social Charge (USC).
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Ireland's generous corporate tax environment was single biggest factor for multi-nationals in business
Tax
A client survey by the IDA found the four biggest advantages for companies were corporation tax, the third-level education system, water supply and the flexibility of the workforce
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Workers urged to make tax return claim as figures reveal 575,000 Irish people may be owed money
Tax
New figures revealed that a quarter of all PAYE taxpayers may be owed an average of over €730 for 2022 alone
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Cost of living: Drivers may be entitled to refund worth up to €2,400 if they meet these six criteria
Cost of Living
A spokesperson for the Dublin City Council’s Motor Tax Office explained the circumstances that will facilitate the refund
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Landowners owe councils €50 million as 90% of vacant sites levies go unpaid
Property
The tax was intended to prevent land hoarding and accelerate the development of new homes, but only €138,335 of €9.6 million owed in 2022 was actually collected, new figures show
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'They took everything': Foster and Allen's Tony Allen outlines heartbreak after bankruptcy in 2008
RTE
Although he is now one of the country’s best known entertainers, the 72-year old came from humble beginnings
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