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Department of Education rolls back on Budget cuts

12/12/2008 - 14:32:33 - The Department of Education is rowing back on some of the substitution teacher cuts made in the Budget.

Thousands to protest education cuts

06/12/2008 - 09:01:19 - Tens of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Dublin today in protest over Budget cuts in education.

IFA: We won't accept Budget cuts

30/11/2008 - 18:03:04 - The head of the Irish Farmers Association is warning the Government that farmers won't go away quietly and accept the Budget cuts.

FF councillors to quiz Taoiseach on Budget cuts

29/11/2008 - 10:53:41 - The Taoiseach is set to be quizzed by Fianna Fáil county councillors at an annual conference in Co Offaly today.

Offaly farmers protest over Budget cuts

29/11/2008 - 09:01:35 - Farmers are protesting over Budget cuts in Offaly today.

Protest in Donegal over education cuts

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Quinn-healthcare to increase premiums by up to 19%

28/11/2008 - 10:37:12 - Private health insurer Quinn-healthcare is to increase prices by an average of 16% for 2009, with increases ranging from 10% to 19%.

Finance Bill to be published

20/11/2008 - 06:37:19 - The Finance Bill, which contains details on several controversial Budget measures, will be published today.

Govt planning 3% income levy on high earners

17/11/2008 - 07:54:29 - The Government is reportedly set to introduce a new 3% levy on incomes above €250,000 as part of its efforts to plug the massive gap in the public finances.

Teachers and parents to protest at education cuts

15/11/2008 - 12:24:19 - Teachers and parents are taking to the streets of Tullamore in Co Offaly today, in protest against the education cuts contained in last month's Budget.

Young Green Party holds annual conference

15/11/2008 - 08:48:23 - The Young Green Party's annual convention is underway in Dublin this weekend.

COI bishops to meet Education Minister over Budget cuts

12/11/2008 - 11:05:17 - Three Church of Ireland bishops are to meet the Minister for Education tomorrow.

UCD students protest over fees re-introduction

12/11/2008 - 07:35:46 - Students at University College Dublin will attempt to blockade a Government minister from the campus this evening in protest at the proposed re-introduction of third-level fees.

Equality Authority hits out at 43% funding cut

11/11/2008 - 19:03:56 - The Equality Authority tonight revealed it lost 43% of its funding in the Budget.

School managers disappointed after meeting minister

11/11/2008 - 16:48:42 - The Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe has told school managers that there will be no changes to the controversial cutbacks in education announced in last month's Budget.