Petrol and diesel to rise 2.5c per litre due to carbon tax increase, no electricity credits in 2026
There will be no one-off energy credits next year while increases in carbon tax will add around 2.5c to the ...
Read More Cost of petrol, diesel up as some Budget measures come into effect
Some Budget measures announced in the Dáil yesterday came into effect at midnight. Yesterday evening, TDs voted to reduce the ...
Read More Dept of Health budget to provide for 3,300 extra staff
A record level of total funding of €27.4bn will be allocated to the Department of Health for 2026. The overall ...
Read More At a glance: Here are the key points from Budget 2026
The Government has described Budget 2026 as “sensible” and one which will “protect jobs and protect growth” in Ireland given ...
Read More Pensions, social welfare payments to rise by €10 weekly
The Government has announced a weekly increase of €10 per person in a range of social protection payments from 2026, ...
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Budget 2026 & the arts: ‘successor scheme’ announced to Basic Income pilot
Minister Jack Chambers today has confirmed that he is allocating €1.5 billion to the Department of Culture, communications and sport. ...
Read More Capitation rates paid to schools to be increased
Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has announced an increase in the standard capitation rates paid to all schools. This ...
Read More Govt to unveil ‘pro-investment’ Budget, minimum wage rise
The Government is going to unveil a “pro-investment” Budget this afternoon with limited benefits for middle income workers. There will ...
Read More Bitcoin hits record high above $125,000
Bitcoin reached a new record high yesterday, rising above the $125,000 mark. The cryptocurrency reached $125,689, shooting above its previous ...
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