Budget 2017
WATCH: This straight-talking pensioner was the real star of the Primetime Budget debate

WATCH: This straight-talking pensioner was the real star of the Primetime Budget debate

Her no bullshit approach was very popular. Despite the fact that pensions have increased by €5 per week in Budget 2017, ALONE have stated that more needs to be done to support older people in the community. “There has been no announcement from the government yet on homecare packages,” said Sean Moynihan, the charity’s CEO. In response to the […]

10 years ago

Ireland’s minimum wage did go up after Budget 2017, but not everyone is happy

Ireland’s minimum wage did go up after Budget 2017, but not everyone is happy

You could probably get yourself a sandwich. Amidst all the major talking points of Budget 2017, one detail almost went unnoticed. Ireland’s minimum wage has increased but in a budget that was notable for €5 increases – pensions and social welfare payments being the main two – the minimum wage has increased by 10 cents per hour, that’s […]

10 years ago

AA blasts ‘timid’ budget, says there is nothing for motorists in it

AA blasts ‘timid’ budget, says there is nothing for motorists in it

“Motorists cannot be expected to feel grateful just because things did not get worse.” The AA has blasted the coalition government’s first budget, labelling it as “timid” and criticising the lack of measures taken to tackle the rising cost of motor insurance in this country. Though there was no rise in the cost of fuel […]

10 years ago

Here are the exact rates of Jobseeker’s Allowance available to all age groups after Budget 2017

Here are the exact rates of Jobseeker’s Allowance available to all age groups after Budget 2017

It’s up, but not by much. TD’s Michael Noonan and Paschal Donohoe have announced the main details of Budget 2017 but with an unemployment rate of 7.8%, it’s very likely that there’s an interest in the Jobseeker’s Allowance rates. The main relevant detail is that all social welfare payments, including the carer’s and disability allowance, will be rising. There’s also going to be an 85% […]

10 years ago

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