Fuel prices to fall in Ireland from today as tax cut takes effect
The change came into effect from midnight Fuel prices in Ireland are set to drop from today as the Government confirmed a new package of emergency measures, which aims to ease pressure on people and businesses. This €250 million package is in response to the recent, much-publicised surge in fuel prices due to the ongoing […]
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Diesel and petrol tax cut to take effect in Ireland tonight
The Irish Government has revealed exactly by how much the excise duty on diesel and petrol will be reduced. The Government has confirmed a new package of emergency measures, which aims to ease pressure on people and businesses. This €250 million package is in response to the recent, much-publicised surge in fuel prices due to […]
2 days ago
Micheál Martin doesn’t mince his words when asked about ‘Zombie’ debate
Debate continues to rage around ‘Zombie’. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has dismissed claims that The Cranberries song ‘Zombie’ is partitionist, describing them as “absurd” and “shocking”. The Tánaiste appeared on Newstalk Breakfast on Wednesday (27 September) in which he was asked for his opinion on the ongoing debate surrounding the classic track. Written by Dolores O’Riordan […]
2 years ago
Micheál Martin says songs like ‘Celtic Symphony’ are ‘hurtful to victims of violence’
In a new interview, the Tánaiste has weighed in on the recent debate surrounding the Wolfe Tones. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that songs like ‘Celtic Symphony’ have a “simplistic narrative” that is “hurtful to victims of violence”. He made the comments in an interview with Newstalk Breakfast on Tuesday (12 September) ahead of a […]
2 years ago
Taoiseach refuses to comment on DPP receiving file on Varadkar leak investigation
“Due process has to be followed here.” Micheál Martin has refused to comment on Gardaí sending a file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) on their investigation into Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s sending of a report to GP Maitiú Ó Tuathail in 2019. The Taoiseach spoke about the ongoing investigation on Sunday […]
4 years ago
Leo Varadkar suggests Budget will include tax incentives for people working from home
“There will be space within the tax package for some measures to promote remote working.” Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has suggested that the Budget will include tax incentives for people working from home. Speaking in Washington on Tuesday, Varadkar said that incentives for remote working will likely be included in the Budget which is set to be […]
4 years ago