The income disregard for the payment is set to be raised. Thousands more people will qualify for the carers allowance under upcoming budget plans. This comes as the income disregard for the payment is set to be raised. According to the Irish Independent the income disregard for the Carer’s Allowance is set to increase by […]

6 months ago

Sources said the increased child benefit plan is to tackle Ireland’s birth rate Budget talks now include a new plan for increased child benefits for families with three or more children. The Government is considering introducing a top-up child benefit rate for the third and subsequent children. The aim of the payment is to encourage […]

9 months ago

New parents could be in for a baby boost payment In the lead-up to Budget 2025, set to be announced in three weeks, discussions are underway among government ministers about potential new measures to support Irish families amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.  One of the proposals gaining traction is a one-off “baby boost” […]

1 year ago

E-cigarettes will also be taxed next year. Government have announced that the price of cigarettes will increase by 75c per pack as part of the 2024 Budget. Finance Minister Michael McGrath, and Minister for Public Expenditure, announced the Budget package at Leinster House on Tuesday afternoon. The Budget measures are expected to result in tax […]

2 years ago

You can follow live updates from Budget 2024 here. The coalition government are set to announce Budget 2024 on Tuesday, (October 10). The package could be worth up to €10billion. According to reports, the main items in the budget will concern tax changes, welfare payments, housing, childcare, and a series of measures to help with […]

2 years ago

There are concerns over how smaller businesses will cope with the increases. The national minimum wage is set to increase as details of Budget 2024 are revealed ahead of Budget Day tomorrow, Tuesday, October 10. The government plans to increase the minimum wage by €1.40 to €12.70. Yet, according to the Irish Independent, financial measures […]

2 years ago