The Budget for 2018 is due to be announced on Tuesday October 10th 2017. The government estimate , in Feb 2017 , of the net “fiscal space” available for Budget 2018 was €1.2 billion. But , whilst Budget 2018 is expected to allow for at least a €1.2 billion “adjustment ” , the real room […]
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Budget 2017
Help to Buy Scheme for First Time Buyers
Help to Buy Scheme for First Time Buyers First time buyers in Ireland can claim a tax rebate equal to 5% of the value of the new home they are buying from January 2017. A New home is defined as “a new building which was not previously used, or suitable for use, as a dwelling.” […]
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Increases to Childcare Subsidies From September 2017
The planned roll out of a new “Single Affordable Childcare Scheme” has been delayed while a new computer system and website is put in place. As an interim measure the government are making changes to the existing childcare subsidies from September 2017. These changes should mean increases for most families- the government say that it […]
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Affordable Child Care Scheme
As part of Budget 2017 – a new Single Affordable ChildCare Scheme was announced to help families with payments for creche and nursery fees and other types of childcare such as after school care. Implementation Delays: The new scheme was due to start in September 2017 – but the full rollout now looks like it […]
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