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Bonus energy payment expected to soften bills blow before Christmas

It will come as Micheal Martin called on people to be more 'energy efficient' this winter

Dublin Live

Bonus energy payment to soften bills blow before Christmas

It will come as Micheal Martin called on people to be more 'energy efficient' this winter

Irish Mirror

Stab victim defended woman before death

Before he was fatally stabbed during an altercation in Seaford, tradie Cameron Smith defended his former girlfriend, she has told his killer's murder trial.

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Jack Ledlin lacked 'murderous intent' during fatal Seaford stabbing, jury hears

Cameron Smith, a young tradie, was killed by Jack Ledlin after a fight broke out at Seaford in Melbourne's south-east in November 2020.

ABC News

Thousands of workers could get €1,000 lump sum payment before Christmas under new proposals

Along with that backdated payment, the revised package sees pay increases of 2% from March 1 2023; and 1.5% or €750, whichever is the greater, from October 1 2023.

Irish Mirror

Tradie killer denies stabbing was murder

The man who fatally stabbed tradie Cameron Smith at Seaford in November 2020 has admitted responsibility for the killing but denies it was murder.

AAP

Housing Minister suggests reform where TDs must declare accommodation 'arrangements' after Robert Troy resignation

'I think there will be learnings from this'

Irish Mirror

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Social Welfare Ireland: Hundreds of thousands in line for double energy bill bonus

The move would offer a big boost for those concerned about the winter months

Dublin Live

Thousands could receive double child benefit payment of €280 as part of cost of living package

Parents with two children could receive €560 while a family with three children is eligible to receive €840 if the Government agrees to the policy

Dublin Live

Changes to Back to School allowance - When it will be paid and will it be extended?

The allowance paid for children aged between four and 11 years will increase from €160 to €260, while it will increase from €285 to €385 for those over 11.

Irish Mirror

Mixed reaction from public and opposition as €9.5bn Metro Link plans are revived by government

'It is the largest ever, and certainly the greenest, public investment plan in the history of our country'

Irish Mirror

Squeezed middle-income earners won't benefit from back-to-school and footwear allowances

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has defended not expanding the means-tested scheme to other hard-pressed workers

Irish Mirror

Budget 2023 latest as pension, social welfare and tax changes all reported

Changes to social welfare, the State pension and childcare are expected to be announced

Irish Mirror

Government considering new tax bracket in Budget 2023 which would see workers give less to taxman

Speaking in the Dáil on Wednesday, Mr McGrath said that there would be a package of measures within Budget 2023 that would see changes to income tax brackets so people don’t climb into higher tax brackets.

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Northern Ireland post-Brexit 'protocol' hurting some, a boon for others

Irwin Armstrong, a former chair of Boris Johnson's Conservative Party in Northern Ireland, has a simple message for the British Prime Minister when it comes to the province's unique post-Brexit trade rules: Don't ruin a good thing.

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach Micheal Martin urges unions and Government officials to get back in the room after no agreement at public sector pay talks

The Fianna Fáil leader reiterated he would tackle issues like the cost of childcare in the Budget

Irish Mirror

Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath says public sector pay deal needs to be 'fair to taxpayers'

Mr McGrath said the Government needs to be careful to avoid “wages chasing inflation”, warning it will make the current economic climate worse.

Dublin Live

Over €17m unclaimed in Irish Lottery prizes last year

Since 2015, €124million has been transferred to Premier Lotteries Ireland.

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Government leaders create new committee to handle response to Ukraine crisis

They will have access to a special fund of €3billion for next year, up from an agreed figure of €2.5billion just last week

The Independent UK

Vacant properties ‘could house 5,000 Ukrainian refugees in coming weeks’

Mr O’Brien said that 89 would be usable within the coming weeks, creating 5,000 beds for refugees.

Irish Mirror

Irish politics today: €3 billion to help Ukrainians and scrapping some hospital charges for children as Cabinet meets

TDs are back in the Dáil on Tuesday after the Easter break

The Independent UK

Irish support for Ukrainians ‘could cost three billion euro in 2023’

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the Government will do ‘everything we possibly can’ to provide for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland.

Irish Mirror

Neighbour heard woman accused of murdering Santina Cawley, 2, 'terrorising' the child

“Not only did he hear the child crying he could hear the accused shouting directly at the child, mocking, taunting and terrorising the child.”

Irish Mirror

No timeline yet for when teachers may see pay rise, says Education Minister Norma Foley

All three teachers’ unions are demanding pay increases at their annual conferences to compensate for the rising cost of living

Manchester Evening News

Man jailed after sending Angela Rayner abusive voicemails which left her 'scared out of her wits'

Stuart Kelly, 53, previously pleaded guilty to sending offensive, indecent, obscene or menacing messages to Ms Rayner

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