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‘People will have a really tough winter’ - Fears for Irish pensioners as Budget Day looms

A Sinn Féin TD has expressed concern for Irish pensioners as the Government looks set not to include any one-off payments in the upcoming Budget. Last year, pensioners receiving the Living Alone Allowance received a once-off lump sum of €200. ...

10 Sept 2025 at 17:21

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Early Childhood Ireland call for Government to introduce pay parity with primary teachers

Amid ongoing recruitment and retention challenges in Mayo, Early Childhood Ireland is calling on the government to name a date to bring Early Years and School Age Care graduates' pay within public sector pay and conditions, in line with ...

16 Jul 2025 at 10:30

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Thousands eligible for one-off €2,000 Social Welfare payment - here's how to apply

Thousands of people across Ireland could be eligible for a one-off social welfare payment of €2,000 which is set to open on Tuesday, April 1. The Carer's Support grant, which has increased from €1,850 from last year, provides a ...

27 Mar 2025 at 12:04

National News

'Here we go again' - Irish electricity customers facing new price hikes of over €200 per year

Thousands of Irish customers are bracing themselves as new price hikes have been announced that will likely cost households more than €200 extra per year. Energia, which serves over 250,000 homes and businesses across Ireland ...

09 Sept 2025 at 15:38

National News

More Irish households could be set for a Fuel Allowance boost in Budget 2026

Many will be glad to know that the Fuel Allowance is expected to increase by about €200 in the upcoming budget to help people with rising energy costs. The Irish Independent has reported that the Fuel Allowance will be ...

26 Sept 2025 at 14:22

National News

Over 250,000 children left in poverty in Ireland as campaigners demand ‘Children’s Budget 2026’

The Government is being urged to use Budget 2026 to deliver targeted income supports to children living in the “deepest levels of poverty,” as new figures show more than one in five Irish children are experiencing ...

26 Sept 2025 at 12:30

National News

Thousands across Ireland facing up to €600 increase as health insurance prices spike

Thousands of people across Ireland are set to pay higher health insurance costs as the three main health insurers are increasing their premiums from this week. VHI, Laya Healthcare and Irish Life Health are all ...

01 Oct 2025 at 10:59

National News

'I'm terrified my oil will run out' - Older people living in fear of energy poverty

The government has been called to target older people in need, who are facing energy poverty in the forthcoming budget. ALONE work with all older people across Ireland, including those who are lonely, isolated,...

01 Oct 2025 at 14:56

National News

Over 70s across Ireland can now bring a companion on public transport for free

Older people across Ireland will now be able to bring a companion with them on public transport for free. As part of Budget 2025, the government announced that from September 29, 2025, all those aged 70 years ...

01 Oct 2025 at 16:47

The VAT cut that was and the one that wasn’t - Mayo Budget 2026 talking points

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The VAT cut that was and the one that wasn’t - Mayo Budget 26 talking points

Mayo ministers have announce social welfare increases and permanent VAT reduction for hospitality, but opposition say it "quite shocking how the Budget has abandoned workers and families." The reduction in ...

07 Oct 2025 at 18:30

National News

Another electricity and gas provider announces Winter price freeze

Yuno Energy has announced a price freeze for its electricity and gas customers for the winter months. The energy supplier said it will not increase prices until the start of March, at the earliest. 65,000 ...

06 Oct 2025 at 10:23

Local News

Mayo report reveals investment needed for Early Years services

According to Pobal, 55 percent of Early Years and School Age Care settings in Mayo reported staff vacancies over the past 12 months. Of those, 47 percent of those who left their jobs left the sector ...

15 Sept 2025 at 11:30

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