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Budget Income Tax Changes since 2014

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Budget 2021 follows a series of budgets over recent years that have frequently given emphasis to providing reductions in income taxation. Looking back over the past two decades, data from the…

Commitments to end Direct Provision must begin with Budget 2021

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By the end of 2018 there were 6,252 applicants for International Protection living in Direct Provision centres across the State, with centres reaching almost full capacity by December 2018. Since…

Investment priorities for children and families in Budget 2021

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Investment priorities for Children and Families Budget 2021

Investment in children and families is an essential investment in our social and human capital now and into the…

Distributional effects of the last 4 Budgets

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As the first Budget of the Government of the 33rd Dáil approaches in October, it is interesting and instructive to analyse the distributional impact of tax and benefit changes that were…

Budget 2021 must support our ageing population

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Covid-19 disproportionately affected older people, particularly those accommodated in congregated settings. People aged 65+ accounted for 25 per cent of all Covid-19 cases, 55 per cent of all…

Sustainable Capital Spending will support investment and recovery

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Sustainable Capital Spending

One of the objectives of Budget 2021 must be to support demand through Government capital expenditure.  It is important that this capital…

Minimum social welfare rates should increase by €7 in Budget 2021

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Government should increase in core social welfare rates of €7 per week in Budget 2021 and set a three-year target for Government to reach the benchmark of 27.5 per cent of average earnings. …

Budget 2021 must address healthcare inequalities

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People should be assured of the required treatment and healthcare in their times of illness and vulnerability. The standard of care available is dependent to a great degree on the resources made…

Rural and Regional Investment – priorities for Budget 2021

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Rural and Regional Investment – priorities for Budget 2021

As we navigate through the global crisis caused by Covid-19, it is clear that our communities, rural areas and…

SDGs in a Pandemic - Improving Ireland's Progress

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The effects of COVID-19 will take the heaviest toll on the most vulnerable, both nationally and internationally.  The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - a series of 17 high level…