fromIrish Independent2 months agoAround 2,300 foster children expected to benefit again from back-to-school allowanceFoster families will now qualify for a yearly clothing allowance, assisting approximately 2,300 children amid rising costs.
fromIndependent2 months agoDes Cahill at centre of RTE's 11m PRSI court caseDes Cahill's landmark case could cost RTÉ €11m, highlighting the ambiguity of employment status for presenters and a significant financial risk for the broadcaster.UK news
UK politicsfromIrish Independent3 months agoMary Lou McDonald accuses Taoiseach of ignoring reality of inflation as cost of living measures ruled out of BudgetTargeted measures for social protection and tax adjustments will be implemented, but no universal reliefs are expected.