Budget 2013 Comes Into Effect
You may find you have less money to spend from this month - as a raft of new charges and spending cuts announced in December's budget take effect. Consumers are being hit with higher rail and bus fares, increased taxes on savings, a rise in car insurance for women and a hike in motor tax. Monthly child benefit payments are also now €10 less at €130 for the first and second child, and €18 less for the third. And the scrapping of the PRSI-free allowance for workers earning more than €18,000 will be visible on the payslips this month, it will cost workers an average of €5 per week.
More from Cork
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Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
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Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
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International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
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UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
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Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
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UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries