2 h. ago Taxpayers face paying more with little or no income tax cuts likely in next budget

Taxpayers will pay more as bands and credits are not adjusted to take account of inflation

Economics

4 h. ago Central Bank forecasts lower economic growth and fewer homes built in coming years

The Republic is among the countries most exposed to US president Donald Trump's sweeping economic policies

Economics

4 h. ago Dublin school cancels ‘Prayer for Palestine Day’ amid ‘differing opinions’

Some parents at Mount Anville Primary School expressed concerns over activities ‘to raise awareness of Palestine’

Politics

8 h. ago Sale of vapes to be restricted in same way as cigarettes under new legislation

Shops will have to ‘hide’ vapes, with ban on single-use devices, ‘significant’ restrictions on flavours to reduce appeal to young people

Politics

9 h. ago Parents delay smartphones for children entering secondary school

Parents from three Galway primary schools have come together to keep their children away from smartphones and social media as they transition into secondary school. In a remarkable show of unity, parents of pupils from the three local primary schools in Oranmore/Maree – Gaelscoil de hÍde, Maree National School and Scoil Íosa – have come […] The post Parents delay smartphones for children entering secondary school appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Society

9 h. ago Emer McLysaght: I’m smack bang in middle age without any property, ageing knees and a scant pension portfolio

Modest, former council houses are pushing seven and eight hundred grand

Politics

9 h. ago Rent pressure zone reforms will be ‘painful’, Central Bank warns

US tariffs threaten to punch €18bn hole in public finances in extreme scenario

Events

9 h. ago State exams body investigates claims of rule breach during Leaving Cert at Dublin school

Education authority says its takes responsibility to uphold integrity of the State exams with ‘utmost seriousness’

Events

9 h. ago More than one third of children in Ireland see online sexual content monthly, says study

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Politics

9 h. ago Rent pressure zone changes will be ‘painful’ for tenants, Central Bank warns

US tariffs threaten to punch €18bn hole in public finances in extreme scenario

Events

9 h. ago Officials investigate after teacher is alleged to have helped students during Leaving Cert exam at Dublin school

Education authority says its takes responsibility to uphold integrity of the State exams with ‘utmost seriousness’

Society

15 h. ago The Central Bank has lowered its forecast for how many houses are likely to be built next year

It’s reduced its forecast for the coming years after both completions and commencements at the start of this year were below expectations.

Politics

15 h. ago More than €8 million spent on 486 homes before government halted plans

The Construction Industry Federation has criticised the government’s U-turn, saying it may have a wider impact on future investment decisions.

Politics

17 h. ago Trump calls head of US central bank 'stupid' for not cutting interest rates

The Federal Reserve has cut its expectations for US economic growth this year.

Politics

17 h. ago Fed holds rates unchanged as Donald Trump calls chairman Jerome Powell ‘stupid’

US president asks whether he can ‘appoint myself’ at the central bank hours ahead of policy decision

Politics

25 h. ago Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty to address city neutrality meeting

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty is set to address a public meeting in the city tomorrow evening on Ireland’s neutrality. (19/6) The meeting will discuss Government plans to reform the Triple Lock system – which some argue will impact our neutrality. The system means that Government, Dáil and […] The post Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty to address city neutrality meeting appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

25 h. ago Celebration of local farming at Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend

Celebration of local farming at Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend  Farming Life

Politics

25 h. ago Leaving Cert physics: ‘Anyone hoping for a replay of past papers will have been shocked’

Some topics far more challenging than previous years, say teachers

Events

26 h. ago I accepted a promotion that came with significantly more money. A month later the offer was cancelled

Work Q&A: This has had a significant impact on my work and personal life. What can I do?

Politics

31 h. ago Kneecap erects large billboards in London as band member Mo Chara due in court on terror charge

Mo Chara, whose real name is Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, is to contest the charge.

Events