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What Grants are Available for Students?

For many students, pursuing higher education can be a fulfilling but financially demanding journey. To help ease the burden, various student grants are available, offering financial support to deserving individuals. These grants are divided into two primary categories: Maintenance Grants and Fee Grants. In this article, we’ll explore what these grants entail, who can benefit …

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Funding to access EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive

Local credit unions play a pivotal role by offering loans to eligible patients embracing the cross-border scheme. These loans are repaid when patients receive their reimbursement from the HSE. The potential of credit unions supporting healthcare endeavors was vividly illustrated in an episode of RTE One’s The Borrowers. Funding to access EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive …

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How to Claim Rent Tax Credit

In response to the escalating costs of private rented accommodations, the Rent Tax Credit for individuals will see an increase from €500 to €750 annually starting in 2024. While this adjustment may not fully address the challenges posed by exorbitant rental prices, it represents a modest step towards offering some financial relief to renters. How …

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Income Tax Adjustments in 2024

In 2024, income tax rates are to remain at 20% and 40%, with adjustments focused on tax credits and income tax bands. While the government portrays stability, many citizens harbor reservations about the adequacy of these changes against the backdrop of persistent economic challenges. Income Tax Adjustments in 2024 Income Tax Details: Category Old Value …

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Second Energy Credit €150 per Household

As households brace for the second wave of the energy credit, set to roll out from next week, a sense of anticipation mingles with lingering dissatisfaction over the government’s broader approach to addressing escalating energy costs. The €150 credit, dispersed in installments over December 2023, January, and March 2024, now marks its next phase of …

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Airport Lifts Liquid Restrictions

In a groundbreaking move to enhance passenger experience, Ireland West Airport has unveiled its new state-of-the-art cabin baggage screening system, now fully operational at the facility. This next-generation technology promises to revolutionize the security screening process, bidding farewell to the need for passengers to remove laptops and liquids from their cabin bags. Airport Lifts Liquid …

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Unemployment Benefits Tied to Pay for First 9 Months

In a significant welfare system overhaul, Minister Heather Humphreys announces a revamped unemployment benefit plan that ties payments to workers’ previous earnings for the first nine months after job loss. Here’s the breakdown of the new scheme set to roll out next year: Unemployment Benefits Tied to Pay for First 9 Months Graduated Payment System: …

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Claim the 2023 Rent Tax Credit

The 2023 Rent Tax Credit, providing up to €500 for individuals and up to €1,000 for couples. To help you navigate the process, here’s a straightforward guide to making your claim. Claim the 2023 Rent Tax Credit Qualifying Conditions for All Claimants Before claiming the Rent Tax Credit, it’s essential to ensure you meet the …

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