5 h. ago Government plans spending increases with new 6% spending rule

The Government has committed to limiting the annual increase in public spending to 6 per cent a year over the course of the next five budgets

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9 h. ago Ireland pledges to limit current spending increases to 6% per year

Ireland pledges to limit current spending increases to 6% per year  TradingView — Track All Markets

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14 h. ago Tighter budgets in prospect as Government sets out new spending plan

The Medium Term Fiscal and Structural Plan will promise to cut the growth in day-to-day spending of recent years

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14 h. ago Tighter budgets in prospect under planned 6% cap on spending hikes

The Medium Term Fiscal and Structural Plan will promise to cut the growth in day-to-day spending of recent years

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61 h. ago Opinion: Childcare providers have been put through the wringer by government policies

Ahead of the release of a new government plan on childcare, Regina Bushell outlines the challenges facing the sector.

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68 h. ago Government abandons plan to disband Road Safety Authority in surprise u

Minister of State with responsibility for roads, Sean Canney, said splitting up the organisation would be very costly.

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3 d. ago Plan to save just 15% of corporation tax windfall next year is ‘risky’, warns watchdog

Irish Fiscal Advisory Council critical Government plans to spend most of its corporate tax revenue

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7 d. ago Have you been getting scam calls from +44 numbers? ComReg is going to crack down on them

One expert told The Journal that Christmas can be a lucrative time for scammers due to the increase in spending.

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8 d. ago Doherty slams Government plans which will see blister packs for pensioners soar in price

Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has slammed the decision to end State funding of medical blister packs supplied by pharmacies. The… The post Doherty slams Government plans which will see blister packs for pensioners soar in price appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Plan to verify people’s ages on line with Government ID a ‘disproportionate response’

Civil liberty and digital privacy campaigners question legal basis for proposed digital wallets

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1 week ago Does Ireland’s neutrality leave room for increased defence spending?

Does Ireland’s neutrality leave room for increased defence spending?  The Irish Times

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1 week ago Government emailing landlords planning evictions asking them not to proceed, ahead of new rules

Landlords are being ‘encouraged to maintain all current tenancies’ in letters and emails seen by The Journal.

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2 w. ago Taxi drivers suspend planned protests ahead of Government meeting

Taxi drivers suspend planned protests ahead of Government meeting  FM104

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2 w. ago 30,000 Galway premises can now avail of fibre network under national plan

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM More than 30 thousand premises across County Galway can now avail of a high-speed fibre broadband. That’s according to the latest update on the National Broadband Plan, which is delivering the fibre network on behalf of the Governent. 11 thousand connections have been made in the county […] The post 30,000 Galway premises can now avail of fibre network under national plan appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Council to cut spending after councillors vote against rates increase

Donegal County Council has passed its budget for 2026 this evening, without an increase in commercial rates. As a result,… The post Council to cut spending after councillors vote against rates increase appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago New infrastructure plan: Government expects legal challenge to judicial review reforms

Report warns court challenges and overly complex regulatory system could stall infrastructure improvements

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2 w. ago Promises were made before about clearing blocks to big projects – what’s different this time?

The wide-ranging systemic reform contained in the Government’s 30-point plan is desperately needed but the slow political pay-off is a big issue that could stifle momentum

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2 w. ago The government has a new plan to speed up big infrastructure projects

The government wants to see a ‘cultural shift’ in the delivery of infrastructure.

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2 w. ago Councillors fume over government delay of Dart line meant to serve thousands of homes planned for west Dublin

Councillors fume over government delay of Dart line meant to serve thousands of homes planned for west Dublin  Dublin InQuirer

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2 w. ago Tourism Ireland aim for €3 billion increase in tourism spend by 2031

Tourism Ireland aim for €3 billion increase in tourism spend by 2031  The Irish Times

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