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fromIrish Independent
1 week agoFears of rising poverty and inequality after vow to end cost-of-living packages
"ESRI research has shown that from 2020 to 2025, permanent changes to the tax and welfare system have resulted in small average income losses (-0.3pc of disposable income) compared to policy changes pegged to wage growth."
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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks agoStudents in line for permanent fee cut as Coalition parties move on to budget battle over welfare payments
"I am going into the budget negotiations this autumn seeking the very best possible outcome for students and their families, of course by seeking discounts to the student contribution fee."
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fromIrish Independent
1 month agoPension hikes of 12 still a 'target' even as ministers walk back tax cut promises
Despite tighter budget constraints, the government aims for a €12 weekly pension increase by Budget 2026, reflecting commitments despite potential income tax cuts being reconsidered.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
4 months agoTaoiseach rules out cost-of-living package despite tariff threat as Paschal Donohoe warns of 'volatile' period ahead
As trade tensions escalate, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe warns that tariffs could raise prices for households and businesses in Ireland and the EU.
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