Green Party TD Paul Gogarty uses "Unparliamentary language"
There were some fireworks in the chamber today as Paul Gogarty addressed Emmet Stagg. Have a listen for yourself here -...
Widows pension
I am 85 years and my only income is Contrib widow pension. Do I lose and by how much? There...
Carer's allowance
Good morning. I an public servant on 55.500 euro. Worried about my wife who was in receipt of Carers Allowance...
Timing of public sector pay cuts
Hi, I was just wondering how exactly the public sector pay cut will be implemented? Is it anyone on the...
The Budget Explained – in brief
No changes to income tax rates, income levy, or PRSI for 2010. A universal social contribution scheme will be introduced...
3 day week, Job Seeker Allowance
Hi, I have a query, I registered yesterday with Social Welfare as I was put on a 3 day week...
Public servant couple, 4 kids including twins
Dear Sir / Madam My husband and I both earn approx €85,000 as public sector workers. We have three...
Double income public servant
Dear Newstalk budget info team, I am a married public sector employee earning 85k per annum nett. Wife in private...
Retiring next Year
Hi Newstalk I think I heard the Minister say that if a person retired next year their pension would not...
Optical Benefit Scheme
I’m an optician and have a lot of trouble currently trying to explain the allowances to patients…how has it changed?...