A recent report from the IMF titled “Ireland: Selected Issues” made some observations and comments on ” Medium-Term Fiscal Consolidation in Ireland”. There were a few suggestions in the report for possible cuts in spending – and it will be interesting to see if any of these cuts make an appearance in Budget 2013 which […]
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New Year Cuts and Extra Charges in 2012
The new Year of 2012 will see the implementation of several of new and increased charges as well as a some cuts to the income of many people in Ireland. Many of the changes announced in the 2012 Budget come into effect on January 1st 2012. Summary of 2012 Extra Fees and Charges Household Charge […]
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Child Benefit Cuts in Budget 2012
Child Benefit cuts were announced in the December 5th 2011 Budget speech – the lower rates will be effective from January 2012 and will take €44.7m out of the income of Irish families next year. Update: Jan 2013 – See the latest Child Benefit rates for 2013 Child Benefit for the first 2 children is […]
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Budget 2012 – Summary of Main Points
Budget 2012 – Day One Main Points Budget Day Two Main Points Here Child Benefit reduced for 3rd and subsequent children – so that in 2 years time all children will receive €140 a month each – see more details here of Child Benefit Cuts. Disability Allowance – The rates of payment for new claimants […]
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Possible Child Benefit Cut in Budget 2012
There are a few reports – unconfirmed ones – that Child Benefit could be cut in the 2012 Budget. Child Benefit was cut in the last Budget (Child Benefit Cuts Budget 2011) – . It looks like this time it may be a €10 per child per month cut – but we will probably have […]
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