Free Pre-School in Ireland (ECCE)

The latest Budget in Ireland announced that the short lived “Early Childcare Supplement”  is to be halved from  May 2009  and abolished from 31 December 2009. It is going to be replaced in January 2010 with a pre-school Early Childhood and Education Scheme (ECCE) for all children between the ages of 3 years 3 months […]
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Income Levy from May 2009

The new Income levy rates from May 1st 2009 are as follows: (As per April Budget) 2% on income up to €75,036 4% on income from €75,037 to €174,980 6% on income above €174,980 If your income is  180000 – you do not pay 6% on all your income – you will pay 6% on […]
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Irish April Mini Budget

Another mini  budget was announced here in Ireland on Tuesday April 7th. These are some of the main changes introduced. Income Levy Increases from May 1st 2009 The income levy rates will be doubled to 2% on incomes over  €15,028 4% on income in excess of €75,036 and 6% on income in excess of €174,980 […]
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