The traditional dividing lines have returned to Westminster. In Ireland, things look rather different

Cost of disability payment falls way short of what is needed and cannot be claimed by those who work

The grey vote counts for nothing in the eyes of politicians

Customers will have an expectation of annual statements regarding tax deducted and paid

Generally, welfare payments will rise and a wider standard income tax band should help, if only a little

Four years of sustained increases have cost average Irish households well over €3,000

Government has the unpalatable task of possibly having to trim agricultural supports to secure agreement

As a shopkeeper and employer I feel duped by the Government in last week's budget

We’re paying a lot to clean polluted water, while investing little in restoring the rivers, wetlands and farmlands that could keep it pure in the first place

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Operating environment for third-level institutions has ‘changed considerably’

Some say that without Ifac’s critiques of budgetary policy, there would probably be higher spending growth and more tax cuts by Government

Minister has previously spoken about his experience living with epilepsy, which he was diagnosed with more than 10 years ago

State funding of higher education per student stands at 34% less than in 2008

Why is the HSE underfunded, and why aren’t there decent rail services between Dublin and Rosslare?

Teachers, health workers, civil servants working in parks and tourist attractions say enough is enough as they take to pickets

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First stoppage on Wednesday by more than 300,000 workers appears almost inevitable

If public service broadcasting is to retain public trust and integrity, it must be insulated from political pressure

Allocation almost 17% lower than broadcaster had targeted for the year in its most recent strategy paper

Calculating your childcare costs requires navigating a series of interconnected fees and subsidies

If the SSIA citizen believed hard work and savings brought security, most young people today probably don’t

Ex-RTÉ presenter’s podcasting partnership with former Newstalk host Chris Donoghue has substance but lacks sizzle

While its capital investment plans are welcome, more should have done to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices for those on low incomes

There are several ways Ireland can enhance its supports for indigenous private businesses

The Savings and Investment Account is arguably a welcome attempt to make investing simpler

Last week’s budget raised worrying questions about policy

Increase in amount available to first-time buyers of new homes creates confusion for those who have already applied

Public sector industrial action presents a big challenge for parents and patients amid escalation of dispute

Numbers availing of tax-free income have increased steadily in recent years, with student tenants a target

Despite the corporate tax boom, Irish budgets are not boosting real spending power. There’s one good reason for that

The budget overrun in the health service could reach €1bn by the end of year, despite spending curbs being put in place

Government tax and spending announcements used to be anxiously awaited

First of two scheduled walkouts will bring widespread disruption, with further escalation possible in November

Not yet restored as a leadership contender perhaps, but the Minister for Public Expenditure’s stock is higher than it has been for a long time

No desire in Government to ‘rerun’ drama over RTÉ governance, Simon Harris says

Fraught last-minute haggling in back rooms dominated the final days of negotiations as spending Minister Jack Chambers dug in

Climate change and energy experts have their say on the reasons for the budget U-turn – and whether they will work

The Irish State has become a monstrously bloated organisation that has lost all sense of value for money

The system’s shortcomings have been laid bare by the absurd contortions over funding for RTÉ

The Government needs to outline what happens next

Feminist analysis criticises lack of investment in hormone replacement therapy and fertility treatment

Almost all schools likely to close next Wednesday and again a week later as public service dispute escalates

Inside Politics: Hard to know who’ll blink first in standoff between Government and public sector unions

Minister announces record €650m-plus funding for next year for sector

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On The Money: How will this new savings scheme work and is it right for you?

For most people the value of tax cuts looks likely to be more than cancelled out by inflation

Older people deserve the right to live without fear of poverty or loneliness

Or is accountability something best demanded of others, like RTÉ?