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 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 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, ...
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 ...
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 Budget 2026: €10 rise in State pension and welfare rates expected
A €10 increase in the State pension and Social Protection rates is expected in today’s Budget. The Budget will also ...
Read More Regional hospitality businesses say ‘almost impossible to make profit’
Hospitality businesses in the north west region have said it is becoming almost impossible to make a profit given rising ...
Read More Local Property Tax likely to increase next year for most homeowners
Local Property Tax (LPT) is likely to increase next year for the majority of homeowners. Revenue have begun the process ...
Read More What does the tech sector want from Budget 2026?
The tech sector has been through a turbulent time is recent years with many companies alternating between hiring sprees and ...
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