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<p>Social Democrats’ Jennifer Whitmore accused the Government of attempting to buy votes last year in its one-off budget payouts. File picture: PA</p>

politics

Government branded ‘epic wasters’ amid cost of living concerns

Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore told the Dáil on Thursday that there is a growing sense of concern about the future, describing it as “economic clouds” on the horizon

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, right, greets opposition Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen, left, at the first sitting of Parliament in June (South African GCIS via AP)

world

South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech amid dispute among coalition

<p>Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Picture: J Scott Applewhite/AP</p>

world

Congress unveils stopgap US federal spending bill

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore stability

world

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore stability

Macron vows to stay in office until the end of his term

world

Macron vows to stay in office until the end of his term

No-confidence vote expected to apply coup de grace for Barnier’s government

world

No-confidence vote expected to apply coup de grace for Barnier’s government

Barnier’s bold budget move in France spurs opposition to hold no-confidence vote

Barnier’s bold budget move in France spurs opposition to hold no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier invoked a special constitutional tool on Monday to push through the controversial 2025 budget without a parliamentary vote.

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

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Consumer Corner: What our overspending triggers are — and how to avoid them

A 'fun fund' can actually help with impulse spending

Wed, 23 Oct, 2024

Mike Johnson

House rejects temporary funding bill for US government

The legislation would have linked temporary funding for the federal government with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

European and local elections

Budget will strike balance between spending and investing – Donohoe

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform denied that measures in the spending plan would be influenced by electoral considerations

Sun, 15 Sep, 2024

Garda stock

Garda overtime budget increases 84% in four years

An Garda Síochána’s overtime budget for rank and file officers increased 84% between 2020 and last year, new figures show. Last year, the force spent €132. 2m on out-of-hours payments for gardaí of below sergeant level, compared with €71.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

Active travel funding

Government ‘committed’ to full term despite earlier Budget – Harris

It comes after the Finance Minister said this year’s Budget will be delivered on October 1, a week earlier than originally planned

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

End Q1 2024 Exchequer Returns

Gerard Brady: Government must manage budget expectations with less cash

Budget 2025 should be about setting out a vision for the next five years, rather than providing a sugar rush for five months

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Taoiseach refuses to apologise to Sinn Féin over health budget claim

Taoiseach refuses to apologise to Sinn Féin over health budget claim

Simon Harris hit out at Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald for what he called 'faux outrage' over the health service

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

FIANNA FAIL ARD FHEIS

Michael McGrath rules out Fianna Fáil—Fine Gael voting pact in next election

Finance Minister said a pre-election manifesto will mark the distinction between the parties, and signalled further increases for pensioners, carers, and families, and tax cuts for workers

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

US senate passes funding package, ending threat of government shutdown

US senate passes funding package, ending threat of government shutdown

The US senate has passed a 1. 2 trillion dollar (£952 billion) package of spending bills in the early hours of Saturday morning, pushing any threat of a government shutdown back to the autumn.

Sat, 23 Mar, 2024

Spending package introduced in bid to avoid partial US government shutdown

Spending package introduced in bid to avoid partial US government shutdown

Politicians introduced a 1.2 trillion US dollar spending package that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend and allows Congress, nearly six months into the budget year, to complete ...

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

British Academy Film Awards 2024

Christopher Nolan among filmmakers hailing tax relief for independent UK movies

British filmmakers Christopher Nolan, Richard Curtis and Emerald Fennell have welcomed a tax relief for UK independent movies which has been hailed as “game changing” for new talent.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Budget 2024

The budget at a glance: What measures did the UK government announce?

Jeremy Hunt used the budget to announce national insurance tax cuts, ahead of an expected general election later this year.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2024

Hong Kong lifts curbs on property market and raises tourism spending

Hong Kong lifts curbs on property market and raises tourism spending

Hong Kong’s government has lifted curbs on property deals after home prices fell to a seven-year low, adding to the Chinese territory’s woes.

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Queen Elizabeth II death

Stormont parties to attend talks with Secretary of State on public finances

The Stormont Assembly and executive have been effectively collapsed for more than a year and a half amid DUP protest action over unionist concerns around post-Brexit trading arrangements

Thu, 07 Dec, 2023

Biden signs temporary spending bill averting US government shutdown

Biden signs temporary spending bill averting US government shutdown

US President Joe Biden has signed a temporary spending bill a day before a potential government shutdown.

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Joe and Helen O'Toole Community Nursing Unit in Tuam opening

Internal row has erupted in government over health service's budget crisis

Tánaiste Micheál Martin defends the health minister from a flurry of criticism by Fine Gael members

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Italy approves budget that aims to boost household spending and births

Italy approves budget that aims to boost household spending and births

Italy’s far-right-led government has approved a budget for next year that aims to bolster public health services, encourage families to have more children and put more money in the pockets of low- and medium-wage earners.

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

Irish Budget 2024

Arrest made over entry to Government Buildings amid extra Budget Day security

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said there was 'an incident in Government buildings but added it was not related to a protest

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

Explosion at Donegal service station anniversary

Budget 2024 a 'squandered opportunity' to deal with housing crisis — Sinn Féin

'Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have caused the housing crisis and today’s budget is further confirmation that they are not the ones to fix it," said Pearse Doherty

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Irish Budget

Budget details on tax, health and social welfare to be finalised

The cost-of-living measures will not be as large as last year’s €4.1bn package, the Government indicated

Sun, 08 Oct, 2023

Irish Budget

Budget will improve people’s standard of living, says finance minister

Mr McGrath also said that the drop in corporation tax receipts is “no cause for panic”, but did signal the Government needed to make the most of the billions in revenue “quickly”

Sat, 07 Oct, 2023

Cost of Living Coalition march

Protesters in Dublin demand action on housing and cost-of-living

The pre-Budget protest was organised by the Cost of Living Coalition and is made up of various representative groups such as the Union of Students in Ireland, the Dublin Council of Trade Unions, the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament, Inclusion Ireland and Extinction Rebellion

Sat, 07 Oct, 2023

Leo Varadkar defends smaller package of one-off budgetary measures

Leo Varadkar defends smaller package of one-off budgetary measures

Mr Varadkar said inflation has moderated and wage increases across the economy have outpaced rising prices since last year

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

Irish budget 2023

Health overspend could affect other budget decisions, says McGrath

The Finance Minister said there had been a 'pattern of overspending' in the health department for a significant number of years

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Public Service Apprenticeship Plan

Emergency student accommodation fund, cut in fees and grant increases on cards for budget

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris is adamant that the cost of third level education should be addressed in October's budget

Mon, 21 Aug, 2023

FILE PHOTO Minister for Children Roderick O'Gorman is under pressure, after the Dail last night voted to pass a bill which has r

Requests for higher pay for public bodies' bosses denied

The Department of Public Expenditure rebuffed two requests for higher salaries for incoming staff

Sun, 20 Aug, 2023

Free secondary school books 'under consideration' in budget

Free secondary school books 'under consideration' in budget

Extending scheme - which is one of her aspirations - will be “under consideration” in the Budget, Education Minister Norma Foley has said.

Thu, 10 Aug, 2023

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Gardening: How to save money in your outdoor space

You can cut costs in your garden this summer yet still enjoy the best that your room outside has to offer

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

PDFORRA conference

Fine Gael 'must push for budget wins on tax' despite tension with Fianna Fáil

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said ministers will make a collective decision on the budget

Wed, 24 May, 2023

Cabinet to hear suggestions for €65bn corporation tax surplus

Cabinet to hear suggestions for €65bn corporation tax surplus

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney will seek government approval to draft a national industrial strategy for offshore wind

Tue, 09 May, 2023

Brexit

British government set to table budget for Northern Ireland amid Stormont impasse

Civil servants who are currently running public services in Northern Ireland are bracing themselves for a potentially brutal settlement

Thu, 27 Apr, 2023

Workers could face tax hikes in October budget

Workers could face tax hikes in October budget

Government considers increasing PRSI to top up funds for future pensions.

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

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Consumer Corner: How to save money when it comes to Communions and Confirmations

Celebration expenses can add up very quickly if you factor in entertainment, caterers and decorators — savvy budgeters will save early and often and will check out off-season and second hand bargains

Wed, 01 Mar, 2023

Brexit

Government to fund cost-of-living measures from energy scheme underspend

Ministers will meet on Thursday at the Cabinet sub-committee on economic recovery to thrash out what cost-of-living supports will be extended

Wed, 15 Feb, 2023

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Over 100 Irish gifts for €50 and under, including more than 50 for €25 or less

The ultimate gift guide if you're conscious of your budget this Christmas

Mon, 19 Dec, 2022

Stormont

Key points from Northern Ireland Secretary’s budget

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris warned – as he set out his budget for Stormont departments – that all spending would be reviewed.

Thu, 24 Nov, 2022

New law to protect employees' tips

UK won’t drag Ireland into a recession – Varadkar

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar blamed not just the war in Ukraine, but also Brexit and some recent policy decisions by the UK government.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

New Northern Ireland minister

Public finances in ‘critical position’ as Stormont faces £660m overspend – Murphy

Conor Murphy said he was writing to other ministers to prevent a breach of the block grant, the amount given by the Treasury to fund public services in Northern Ireland.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

Mini-budget

We had no choice but to do something different with economy, says Kwarteng

As Liz Truss admitted the strategy had caused “disruption”, Kwasi Kwarteng said the public expected public spending would be tightly controlled

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

Conservative Party Conference

Liz Truss lost for words during grilling from local radio on economic turmoil

The British prime minister was lost for words at points as she faced her first round of interviews with the press following the economic fallout of the mini-budget.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II death

Truss insists mini-budget is the ‘right plan’ despite market turmoil

British prime minister Liz Truss has insisted the Government’s tax-cutting measures are the “right plan” in the face of rising energy bills and to get the economy growing despite market turmoil sparked by the Chancellor’s mini-budget.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2022

Conservative leadership bid

Liz Truss plans branded ‘inept madness’ amid Tory concerns over market chaos

The crisis has prompted Labour and other opposition parties to call for a recall of Parliament, so MPs can hear from the UK government's plans to restore market confidence

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Mini-budget

Bank of England warns of ‘significant’ rate rises

The Bank of England has signalled it is ready to ramp up interest rates to shore up the pound as Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng insisted he was “confident” his tax-cutting strategy will deliver the promised economic growth.

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022