Everything parents need to know about the upcoming childcare cost changes
Parents are set to get some relief on childcare costs following yesterday’s Budget announcement. It was confirmed on Tuesday, October 6th, that there will be a new €550 monthly cap. The government has confirmed that the maximum amount parents will pay for childcare will fall from the current €735 per month to €550. The new […]
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Budget 2027: Predicted income tax and rent changes
Budget day is tomorrow, and while conflicting narratives continue from Fianna Fail and Fine Gael continue, here’s what we know so far: Tax brackets are changing. Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris has repeatedly said that this budget is aimed at people who “get up early every morning and go to work.” In the new […]
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Childcare costs to be cut by ‘at least €1,000’ in Budget
Parents look set to save on full-time childcare on the back of this year’s Budget announcement. The cost of living has been a topic of conversation for a number of years now as family outgoings continue to increase and many are struggling to keep up. According to RTE News, full-time childcare annual costs are due […]
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Thousands more to qualify for up to €447 payment under new budget plans
The income disregard for the payment is set to be raised. Thousands more people will qualify for the Carer’s Allowance under upcoming budget plans. This comes as the income disregard for the payment is set to be raised. According to the Irish Independent the income disregard for the Carer’s Allowance is set to increase by […]
1 year ago
Plans to increase child benefit for those with three or more children
Sources said the increased child benefit plan is to tackle Ireland’s birth rate Budget talks now include a new plan for increased child benefits for families with three or more children. The Government is considering introducing a top-up child benefit rate for the third and subsequent children. The aim of the payment is to encourage […]
1 year ago
Government urged to extend new transport measures for children under nine
This government extension would go towards reducing travel costs for regular transport users The government has been asked to extend the free travel programme to include children under nine. According to the Irish Independent, an organisation representing bus operators submitted a pre-budget plan to the Department of Finance. This scheme aims to extend the free […]
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