# The Budget
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2022

THE MORNING LEAD
Boiling down the Budget: Here are all the major changes in one place

A report by
Lauren Boland
It’s time to take stock of what the Budget brought, what it means for people, and how the country responded.
Now that we're a few days past the announcement, it's time to take stock of what the Budget brought, what it means for people, and how the country responded.
Here's where you can find everything you need to know about Budget 2023 on The Journal.
Varadkar 'does not envisage' mini-budget as Taoiseach but can't rule out further intervention
Explained: How can I get the most out of Budget 2023?
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Oct 1st 2022, 12:05 AM

THE MORNING LEAD
Reader Q&A: From rents to tax to pensions, your questions about the Budget answered

A report by
Lauren Boland
We found the answers to your Budget questions, from the renters’ tax credit and fuel allowance to childcare and electric vehicles.
The Journal asked readers to submit their questions about Budget 2023 and received dozens of queries since Tuesday evening
We found the answers to your Budget questions, from the renters' tax credit and fuel allowance to childcare and electric vehicles.
'Energy payments help, but how much will our bills go up?': Your response to Budget 2023
Budget 2023: What measures have already kicked in?
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Sep 29th 2022, 12:05 AM
# budget changes
These are the changes from Budget 2022 that kick in today
Many changes from Budget 2022 come into effect this month.
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Jan 1st 2022, 6:30 AM
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# The Budget
'Over 25s have sex': Criticism of decision to limit free contraception scheme to young women
The roll out of free contraception to women aged between 17 and 25 was announced today.
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Oct 12th 2021, 9:32 PM

AS IT HAPPENED
Budget 2022 revealed as govt pledges to 'restore, repair and recover'
The government announced its spending plan for 2022.
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Oct 12th 2021, 5:12 PM
# Looking forwad
Which Budget changes kick in from tomorrow?
Many changes for Budget 2021 kick in next month.
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Dec 31st 2020, 6:00 AM
# in your pocket
Budget 2021: What measures kick in today?
A number of changes have already kicked in since yesterday’s announcement.
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Oct 14th 2020, 12:05 AM
# Budget 2021
Third-level students: €50 million fund created to help students switch to online learning
SUSI grant to be increased for post-graduate students.
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Oct 13th 2020, 3:25 PM
# Budget Day
Incomings and outgoings: Here is a very (very) basic guide to the State's finances
How has Covid hit the State coffers so far?
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Oct 13th 2020, 7:00 AM
# Budget 2021
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil (and the Greens) finalise their first Budget as coalition partners
The Budget will be delivered by ministers Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath.
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Oct 12th 2020, 9:15 AM
# The Budget
Which Budget changes kick in today?
Many of the changes for Budget 2020 kick in today, and here’s how it will affect you.
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Jan 1st 2020, 12:05 AM

AS IT HAPPENED
Paschal Donohoe unveils 'absolutely no surprises' Budget 2020
In the face of a potential no-deal Brexit, the minister has said the budget will be “safe” and “cautious”.
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Oct 8th 2019, 5:00 PM
# The Budget
Budget 2019: Here are the main points you need to know
How will today’s announcements affect you?
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Oct 9th 2018, 2:20 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Do you agree with plans to increase the VAT rate for hotels and restaurants by 50%?
Industry figures say it could lead to job losses in the sector.
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Oct 9th 2018, 10:24 AM
# The Budget
Budget 2017: New measures to tackle tax evasion, in direct response to Panama Papers
Michael Noonan also announced 50 new jobs at the Revenue Commissioners.
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Oct 11th 2016, 1:59 PM
# Analysis
Who is Ireland's 'squeezed middle' and why is Budget 2017 all about pleasing them?
Budget 2017 will be announced on Tuesday.
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Oct 9th 2016, 7:30 PM
# Two weeks out
More details of Budget emerge as Noonan briefs ministers
Meanwhile, opposition TDs have slammed reports that a tax break for returning emigrants is being considered.
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Sep 27th 2016, 8:20 PM
# Talking tax
Can we really just abolish the USC?
If re-elected Micheal Noonan has committed the government to phasing out USC as resources allow. Can it be done?
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Oct 15th 2015, 8:00 PM
# The Budget
The Morning After: Here's what the papers made of Budget 2016
‘The Coppers Couple’ will do well out of this year’s package, according to the Times.
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Oct 14th 2015, 8:23 AM
# middle earners
What the Budget means to someone earning around €30,000
How does this change things for you?
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Oct 13th 2015, 9:05 PM
# budget 2016
An awful lot of you want USC abolished altogether
No surprises there, but how many say we should keep it?
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Oct 7th 2015, 8:00 PM
# all tied up
Micheál Martin doesn't like that Noonan and Howlin tweeted about their ties yesterday...
… and didn’t listen to opposition speakers’ response to the Budget announcement
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Oct 15th 2014, 12:31 PM
# The Budget
15 of the best Twitter reactions to today's Budget
No increase on wine, woo!
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Oct 14th 2014, 10:06 PM
# The Final Countdown
With 24 hours to go, here's what we know about the Budget so far...
The leaks are flowing now…
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Oct 13th 2014, 12:55 PM
# Dáil talk
State of the Nation: Is the government listening to the public's anger over water charges?
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
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Oct 13th 2014, 9:00 AM
# budget 2015
Here are three Budget ideas that can solve a social problem, spur the economy, and save money
Dr Daragh McGreal has been crunching numbers and formulating policies for months. Here are a few of them…
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Oct 12th 2014, 9:00 PM
# decisions decisions
The government says they'll cut our taxes in the Budget, but how are they going to do it?
We don’t know anything definitive yet, but plenty of hints have been dropped about easing the tax burden on Middle Ireland.
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Oct 9th 2014, 3:07 PM
# budget 2015
The Socialists think they could raise €3.3 billion by taxing millionaires
The Socialist Party, or the Anti-Austerity Alliance as they’re calling themselves, launched their budget proposals today.
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Oct 8th 2014, 2:59 PM
# Shinnernomics
Sinn Féin wants to abolish water charges, property tax and JobBridge
The party has announced its pre-Budget proposals this morning.
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Oct 8th 2014, 11:02 AM
# budget 2015
Here are 7 things we know about the Budget so far
With just over a week to go, we’re getting excited.
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Oct 6th 2014, 10:18 AM
# budget 2015
'I wouldn’t dare do such a thing': After Enda's scolding, Leo isn't talking about the Budget this week
The Health Minister was remaining tight-lipped about the Budget this morning.
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Sep 16th 2014, 4:30 PM
# Budget battle
With 48 days to Budget 2015 Fine Gael and Labour are already drawing their battle lines
Fine Gael is talking tax cuts while Labour is all about wage increases.
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Aug 27th 2014, 2:46 PM
# Get your calculators out
Have your say: TDs and Senators want to know what you want in Budget 2015
The Oireachtas Finance Committee is inviting written submission on Budget 2015.
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Jun 6th 2014, 11:07 AM
# Universal Social Charge
Noonan: Fianna Fáil like people who plant a time-bomb and want others to change the timing
The Finance Minister has sought to downplay suggestions that thousands of taxpayers face a hike in USC next year.
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May 16th 2014, 1:41 PM
# The countdown begins
The next Budget will be in 152 days
“The Budget is the Budget,” Michael Noonan confirmed in that unique way of his today.
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May 15th 2014, 9:40 AM
# Budget 2014
Howlin: 'I wish this government hadn't come in when our economy was broken'
Meanwhile, the Tánaiste has said that the Budget cuts announced last week stand.
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Oct 22nd 2013, 11:03 AM
# Budget 2014
Cigarettes and lots of debt: 7 things in Budget 2014 that you may have missed
We’ve read the Budget documents so you don’t have to…
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Oct 16th 2013, 9:30 PM
# Budget 2014
Reform Alliance critical of Budget measures but not united in opposing it
The alliance of Fine Gael rebels will not be taking a collective stance on the Budget but have already sharply criticised some measures being introduced by the government.
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Oct 16th 2013, 5:00 PM
# Budget 2014
Analysis: Pre-Budget leaks made for anti-climactic affair inside and outside Leinster House
By the time Noonan and Howlin got on their feet we already knew about the worst of Budget 2014.
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Oct 16th 2013, 1:00 AM
# Talking tax
'We don’t want to incur any reputational damage': Noonan on 'stateless' companies crackdown
And on our beloved corporation tax, the Minister said: “That’s our business, it can’t be imposed on us, and we’re gonna keep it at 12.5 per cent.”
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Oct 15th 2013, 8:51 PM