Michael McGrath
Public bodies reportedly to be forced to accept cash after NCT controversy

Public bodies reportedly to be forced to accept cash after NCT controversy

Cash will remain king. Irish public bodies are to be notified that they must continue to accept cash when dealing with consumers, according to a new report. This comes after the NCT (National Car Test) was forced to make a u-turn after they sparked controversy with their plans to go cashless. Last month, the motor […]

2 years ago

Public set for major income boost as Government look to slash controversial tax

Public set for major income boost as Government look to slash controversial tax

A welcome piece of news for taxpayers ahead of Budget 2024. Ahead of Budget 2024, it has emerged that the Coalition tandem of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are set to slash one of the country’s most controversial taxes, in what will be a major financial boost to the Irish public. The tax in question is […]

2 years ago

CONFIRMED: Dates revealed for delivery of Cost of Living lump sum payments

CONFIRMED: Dates revealed for delivery of Cost of Living lump sum payments

Eight lump sum payments will be rolled out shortly. Following the unveiling of the ‘two-for-one’ Budget last month, we now know precisely when the announced cost of living lump sum payments will be delivered to the public. Eight individual lump sum payments are set to be paid out in order to assist with the country’s […]

3 years ago

Ukrainian refugees will be housed in tents “within weeks”, says Michael McGrath

Ukrainian refugees will be housed in tents “within weeks”, says Michael McGrath

A stark state of affairs. Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath has provided a difficult update on Ireland’s response to the crisis in Ukraine. According to Minister McGrath, Ukrainian refugees entering the country will be housed in tents “within weeks” as the Government struggles to meet the demand for emergency accommodation. “We are […]

4 years ago