Why we can expect a ‘bummer of a budget’ and what is likely to be in it
With no election looming, expect to see one-offs pared back amid calls for financial restraint Finance Minister Paschal…
Jim Gavin survives gate-gate as mystery over Sinn Féin’s presidential endorsement deepens – The Irish Times
Story of the Week The Dáil returned on Wednesday but it seemed the attention of Irish politicians was…
Here is the likely shape of the tax package and what it means for your pocket – The Irish Times
Much of the focus in the run-up to the budget has been on spending and on issues such…
Do you know how to use your smart meter? It could save you hundreds of euro – The Irish Times
Are you one of the more than two million people who had a smart electricity meter installed? It…
At 65, French retirees out-earn workers—while many U.S. boomers can’t afford to retire
French retirees over the age of 65 now make more money relative to the average salary of working-age…
David W Higgins: When the US turns to protectionism, Ireland’s slice of the pie begins to shrink
Policymakers here are right to anticipate a slowing FDI pipeline and so must set budgets accordingly when protectionism…
Four in five people worried at cost of living (and almost no-one thinks government is doing enough) – The Journal
Four in five people worried at cost of living (and almost no-one thinks government is doing enough) The Journal84%…
From ‘it adds car journeys’ to ‘an incentive for people to litter less’ – The Irish Times
Ciaran Foley highlighted how many people on social media give out about the Re-turn scheme so we figured…
Ireland can lead EU on equality — but first we must get our own legislation in order
At the Dublin Pride Parade this year, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: “Ireland will continue to be a…
‘Outrageous!’ ‘Shocking!’ ‘Insane!’ – Video Reveals Skyrocketing Prices at Grocery Stores Across the US
A new video mashup is exposing the skyrocketing cost of living in cities across the US. The video…
Revealed: How much meat and dairy prices have risen in a year, as families are warned soaring food bills the ‘new norm’
Official statistics showed food-price inflation is now close to a two-year high. High-end meat cuts, such as striploin…
Winter Fuel Payment deadline next week for specific group of pensioners
The qualifying week for this year’s Winter Fuel Payments starts on Monday, September 15. 09:32, 12 Sep 2025Updated…