WATCH: Pearse Doherty takes cheap shot at Michael Noonan’s age on TV; Noonan handles it brilliantly
An excellent comeback and Noonan certainly enjoyed delivering it. Tuesday night’s Prime Time was always going to make for must-watch television following the delivery of Budget 2017 earlier in the day. Despite reports earlier in the day that he had pulled out of the debate, Finance Minister Michael Noonan eventually appeared on a panel to […]
10 years ago
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
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
“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
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
WATCH: Anonymous TD makes sheep noise following announcement of sheep welfare scheme in budget
The reaction of Enda Kenny is gold. Considering that it affects all of us on a day-to-day basis, the budget is no laughing matter. That said, there was still time for a light-hearted moment or two during the announcement in Dáil Éireann on Tuesday. While announcing the increased €107 million in funding for the Rural […]
10 years ago