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Sharp rise in numbers claiming Child Benefit from outside State, countries of claimants revealed

Child Benefit payments were made for over 6,700 non-resident children, significantly rising from previous years.
Payments are under EU law, allowing benefits for children abroad if at least one parent contributes in Ireland.

Taoiseach says 90 fines for jobless who refuse to engage with employment services is 'common sense'

Unengaged jobseekers in receipt of payments face doubled penalties as part of new legislation under discussion.

How much tax revenue does the UK collect, and where is it spent? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK government has a budget exceeding 1 trillion pounds, funded mainly by income tax, VAT, and National Insurance.
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Government agrees on major increase in cost of living package including two double payments of child benefit at Budget meeting

Government leaders agreed to increase the cost of living package to €2bn with ongoing discussions on welfare rates adjustments.

Government agrees on increased 2bn cost-of-living package that includes two double payments of Child Benefit

The welfare budget is under negotiation, with proposed increases of €12 to €15 per week depending on rates.

Government agrees on major increase in cost of living package including two double payments of child benefit at Budget meeting

Government leaders agreed to increase the cost of living package to €2bn with ongoing discussions on welfare rates adjustments.

Government agrees on increased 2bn cost-of-living package that includes two double payments of Child Benefit

The welfare budget is under negotiation, with proposed increases of €12 to €15 per week depending on rates.
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Government agrees on increased 2bn cost of living package including two double payments of child benefit

The projected welfare package has increased from €1.5bn to €2bn with ongoing discussions on rate increases among coalition leaders.

TDs and Senators sue state over 'unfair' PRSI charge

Nine politicians are challenging the constitutionality of Class K PRSI contributions, seeking equal benefits for their contributions.

New parents in line for budget boost as minister pushes for benefit increases

Heather Humphreys advocates for a €20 increase in maternity, paternity, and parents' benefits to support families with newborns.

Thousands of asylum-seekers were receiving state payments despite being employed

Asylum-seekers exempted from repaying welfare, undergo new means test, leading to €10.8m savings for the Exchequer.
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