Backlog of social welfare appeals drops by half
Number of appeals awaiting decision reduced to just over 11,000 at the end of October from 21,000 at start of the year
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Former car mechanic says allowances don’t cover expenses: ‘The bills are really squeezing us’
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Christmas bonus welfare payments of up to €289.30 to be paid to 1.5m people this week
The bonus is worth 100 per cent of their payment, meaning recipients will get a double-payment of their welfare amount
Budget 2026: Sting in tail with apartment VAT rules, exit tax and fuel allowance changes
Readers are still looking to see if there is anything in Budget 2026 that will improve their household finances
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We take a look at some of the major payments - pension, unemployment and child benefit
Budget 2026 Q&A: ‘What are the changes to inheritance tax and reliefs?’ Your questions answered
Expert advice on the latest budget measures, from tax and pensions, to inheritance, childcare and more
How will welfare changes affect children in poverty, pensioners, single parents?
Budget 2026: Minister will be hoping children in poverty and disabled people will feel the greatest uplift – but will they?
No need for a calculator to learn how the budget will affect your pocket
Budget 2026: Most if not all of the gains will be wiped out by the enduring cost-of-living crisis
Budget 2026: What it means for Irish households and businesses
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Budget Calculator 2026: From social welfare to tax how this year’s budget will affect your income
Use our calculator to find out what this year's budget means for you and your money
Anti-populist budget offers little for middle-income earners
Many will notice the absence of personal tax reliefs, energy credits and double child benefit
Budget 2026 main points: Renters’ tax credit extended, minimal personal tax changes
Here is our detailed summary with a list of all the key measures
The days when the budget was a shared national event in Ireland are over
People now receive budget news as a series of personalised bullet points delivered through whatever channel they prefer
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