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Budget 2024 sees changes to social welfare, child benefit and host of cost of living measures
The Budget
All social welfare rates and the state pension will rise by €12 per week, as part of measures unveiled in Budget 2024
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Budget 2024 LIVE stream and updates as Ireland cost of living measures unveiled - but cigarette prices are hiked
The Budget
Three €150 energy credits, free school books, a 25% cut to childcare fees and more are being unveiled as part of Budget 2024
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Tax cuts, childcare fees slashed by 25% and €12 increase to social welfare as Budget 2024 unveiled
The Budget
Following late-night meetings on Monday, Finance Minister Michael McGrath and Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe will unveil Budget 2024 this Tuesday afternoon
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Cost of living: Major hint at what households can expect in terms of winter energy credits
The Budget
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan confirmed to the Irish Mirror that every home in the country will get the cash this winter
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Budget 2024 - 'election giveaway' with benefit hikes and tax cuts expected
The Budget
Energy credits are expected to return, and the pension and children's allowance payments could double at Christmas as the nation grapples with the cost of living crisis
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Major budget promise from Tanaiste Micheal Martin to help every home pay bills this winter
The Budget
Micheal Martin gave the great budget news at a Fianna Fail dinner on Saturday night
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Hundreds march through Dublin city centre in massive cost-of-living protest
Cost of Living
The pre-Budget protest, organised by the Cost of Living Coalition, is marching from Parnell Square to Leinster House, where speakers will address the crowd
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Budget 2024: One group to receive major cost-of-living bonus
The Budget
You should check if you are eligible for the bonus before Budget 2024 is announced next week
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Six tips to lower energy bills and save money as temperatures drop in Ireland
Energy bills
From vacuuming your fridge to making a quicker cup of tea - here are some simple ways to cut costs over the coming months
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Cost of living: Households in arrears won't have power cut over Christmas as disconnection ban confirmed
Energy bills
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities declared a ban on disconnections from December 1 to January 31 for those who fall behind on their bills
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Aldi boss reveals how Irish customers are shopping differently amid cost of living crisis
Cost of Living
Shoppers are making fewer trips to the supermarket, buying more own-branded items and are switching which supermarket chain they use more regularly said CEO Giles Hurley.
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Clever hack to dry clothes fast without heating or dryer and save on energy costs
Cost of Living
Tumble dryers and washing machines are among the worst appliances for adding to energy costs. Social media users have shared a clever trick to dry clothes fast without using heating or a dryer.
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Two more groups tipped for cost-of-living lump sum in upcoming budget
Social Welfare
It has been rumoured that Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys is fighting for cost-of-living supports - with two more groups now in line for a lump sum payment
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Extra social welfare payments you may not be aware of amid cost-of-living crunch
Cost of Living
There are many extra payments that could help with the cost of running a household
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Thousands of Irish households to get €462 payment in days - and you could be eligible too
Social Welfare
The government has confirmed that the Fuel Allowance scheme will return on September 25
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Cost of living: SSE Airtricity the latest to slash prices to tune of €385 a year
Cost of Living
Expenditure Minister, Paschal Donohoe, said that the reductions from the energy firms so far have to be “only the start” of price reduction
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Leo Varadkar calls on energy companies to do more to help cash-strapped households
Energy bills
The Taoiseach’s comments came as it emerged householders can look forward to cheaper energy bills this winter as a price war has kicked off among utility suppliers
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Cost of living: Electric Ireland slashes prices as part of €630 energy bills boost this winter
Cost of Living
Energy price war has kicked off which will deliver cheaper bills of €430, while Government €200 energy credit is also on the way
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Massive change to social welfare will see those eligible receive €315 a week
In the News
Several major changes to the state pension have been announced by Heather Humphreys
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All the support available to help with cost of living from energy grants to rent credits
Cost of Living
From housing and energy costs to back-to-school expenses, here is every grant and payment available to help with the cost of living
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Lump sum worth hundreds due this month to help households with energy costs
Cost of Living
Thousands of eligible recipients around the country are set to receive the payment in September
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6 money changes coming in September from cost of living benefits to bills going up
Cost of Living
A round-up of all the key money dates coming up in September- from changes to health insurance costs and bank deposit rates, to some cost of living benefits being paid out.
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Thousands of students eligible for €500 grant due to criteria change
Cost of Living
Thanks to changes made last year the eligibility for the SUSI grant has widened
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Expert warns thousands could be missing out on nearly €1,500 a year due to banking choice
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Financial advisors have stressed the importance of shopping around due to Irish banks having low interest rates for depositors
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