The Dreaded Budget (207)
youre givin people false hope again ,they arent gonna cut taxes
drink will stay the same price or even go up in price
were do you get these figures from
drink will stay the same price or even go up in price
were do you get these figures from
blipper2000: youre givin people false hope again ,they arent gonna cut taxes
drink will stay the same price or even go up in price
were do you get these figures from
drink will stay the same price or even go up in price
were do you get these figures from
I think he gor the figures from RTE News at 6pm tonight that said Excise duty on alcohol will be cut.
Hi, whatever is going to happen in the budget, we'll have to wait and see.
As for the rent allowance thing, I moved out of home at 22 1/2, and even though I was on a CE scheme at the time, I had to wait til I was 23 before they'd give me rent allowance. It's prob to discourage people ending up claiming so many benefits at a young age, but it's not nice for those on the receiving end of it.
Oh, to cheer us all up a bit, the world's smallest snowman...
As for the rent allowance thing, I moved out of home at 22 1/2, and even though I was on a CE scheme at the time, I had to wait til I was 23 before they'd give me rent allowance. It's prob to discourage people ending up claiming so many benefits at a young age, but it's not nice for those on the receiving end of it.
Oh, to cheer us all up a bit, the world's smallest snowman...
Well I work part time in the public sector so will be taking a pay cut - not sure what its going to be yet. About time I hear you say but thats not the point.
The point is that the pay cut will more than likely (not certain) drop me below the limit of having to pay any government levy, will increase my lone parents allowance and possibly my rent allowance (which has been cut 3 times this year already). Im not the only one going to be in the position - some will also be now entitled to apply for FIS.
So maybe Im wrong but surely this is just robbing Peter to pay Paul??
The point is that the pay cut will more than likely (not certain) drop me below the limit of having to pay any government levy, will increase my lone parents allowance and possibly my rent allowance (which has been cut 3 times this year already). Im not the only one going to be in the position - some will also be now entitled to apply for FIS.
So maybe Im wrong but surely this is just robbing Peter to pay Paul??
Lizzie14: Well I work part time in the public sector so will be taking a pay cut - not sure what its going to be yet. About time I hear you say but thats not the point.
The point is that the pay cut will more than likely (not certain) drop me below the limit of having to pay any government levy, will increase my lone parents allowance and possibly my rent allowance (which has been cut 3 times this year already). Im not the only one going to be in the position - some will also be now entitled to apply for FIS.
So maybe Im wrong but surely this is just robbing Peter to pay Paul??
The point is that the pay cut will more than likely (not certain) drop me below the limit of having to pay any government levy, will increase my lone parents allowance and possibly my rent allowance (which has been cut 3 times this year already). Im not the only one going to be in the position - some will also be now entitled to apply for FIS.
So maybe Im wrong but surely this is just robbing Peter to pay Paul??
and there was you giving out to me last week saying you were being cut???
poor you!!Lizzie14: Well I work part time in the public sector so will be taking a pay cut - not sure what its going to be yet. About time I hear you say but thats not the point.
The point is that the pay cut will more than likely (not certain) drop me below the limit of having to pay any government levy, will increase my lone parents allowance and possibly my rent allowance (which has been cut 3 times this year already). Im not the only one going to be in the position - some will also be now entitled to apply for FIS.
So maybe Im wrong but surely this is just robbing Peter to pay Paul??
The point is that the pay cut will more than likely (not certain) drop me below the limit of having to pay any government levy, will increase my lone parents allowance and possibly my rent allowance (which has been cut 3 times this year already). Im not the only one going to be in the position - some will also be now entitled to apply for FIS.
So maybe Im wrong but surely this is just robbing Peter to pay Paul??
Not necessarely. Soime low paid workers may not be entitled to those benefits because their partners have jobs and earn decent money. After the pays cuts whoever is due assistance will get it but those that are better off financially wont.
Yeah never thought of that I suppose. Forget that some people have other halves!!
Trevtherev: Carbon tax:Petrol and diesel to go up by 5 cent per litre, Briquettes up 60 cent, bag of coal up by 2.50 a bag
On a good note drink will be slahed by 20%
So we can get drink the recession away
its gunna be bad,,,but not as bad as people are expecting,but bad enough,,,, i think the last two mini-budjets cushioned the blow of they inevitalOn a good note drink will be slahed by 20%
So we can get drink the recession away
Trevtherev: Carbon tax:Petrol and diesel to go up by 5 cent per litre, Briquettes up 60 cent, bag of coal up by 2.50 a bag
On a good note drink will be slahed by 20%
So we can get drink the recession away
On a good note drink will be slahed by 20%
So we can get drink the recession away
There is no way in hell they will slash drink by 20%. The rumour i heard was that they were reducing the duty but it won't equate to a 20% drop in the price of drink.
As for rent allowance, I'm not sure about this but I'd imagine its means tested and if you have a lot of money or a share in a property worth a certain amount, they won't give you rent allowance. Otherwise, i'd say you would be entitled to it.
Everyone who is a normal PAYE worker, who has kids, who is on welfare or is scraping by on a very low income.....BEND OVER PLEASE....Because at 3.30pm today Mr. Brian Lenihan is going to screw you like you have never been screwed before.
Keeneland: Everyone who is a normal PAYE worker, who has kids, who is on welfare or is scraping by on a very low income.....BEND OVER PLEASE....Because at 3.30pm today Mr. Brian Lenihan is going to screw you like you have never been screwed before.
thanks you just made my day
Keeneland: Everyone who is a normal PAYE worker, who has kids, who is on welfare or is scraping by on a very low income.....BEND OVER PLEASE....Because at 3.30pm today Mr. Brian Lenihan is going to screw you like you have never been screwed before.
its tough on me like all the unemployed, but i cant imagine what its like for the people with families, no work income and a big mortgage.. my heart goes out to ye
robpacciani: its tough on me like all the unemployed, but i cant imagine what its like for the people with families, no work income and a big mortgage.. my heart goes out to ye
I see Jackie Healy Ray has sold his support for a new hospital in Kerry. Whats the bet that they can't afford to staff it after it's built?
Godsgift: I see Jackie Healy Ray has sold his support for a new hospital in Kerry. Whats the bet that they can't afford to staff it after it's built?
i have a disliking toward kerry people... im a west limerick man
here we go folks... let the misery begin!! 
Herte we go its about to start
robpacciani: dont worry, im bent over in front of the tv naked , lubed up n all...
Hope you have a pillow to bite down on.
It's not on till 4 calm down boys... 
catsaway: It's not on till 4 calm down boys...
Keep me posted...Im at work
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Its only the excise duty on drink cut by 20% i think. They are also cutting Chil;d benefit by 10% and Social Welfare by 5%.