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Tánaiste reveals plan to trial Universal Basic Income during lifetime of government

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has revealed a plan to trial a Universal Basic Income (UBI) during the lifetime of his government. He spoke about the concept after appointing a new chairman to a Commission responsible for examining its feasibility in Ireland. ...

20 Oct 2021 at 16:58

Covid-19

Update on income supports during Covid-19 pandemic

The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection has today published an updated information notice for employers and employees, including Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (FAQs) on its website. This document provides basic ...

02 Apr 2020 at 13:10

Local News

New pilot scheme offering artists €325 per week 'heralds a new era' - Culture Minister

A new and pioneering pilot scheme to support artists and creative arts workers in Ireland has officially been launched. The Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme will examine the impact of a basic income for artists over a three year ...

05 Apr 2022 at 20:20

National News

Thousands to lose €1,300 social welfare monthly payment unless government extends it

Thousands of people could see their €1,300 a month social welfare payment end unless the government announces an extension. The Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) was first introduced in 2022 and has remained in place for three years. ...

12 Mar 2025 at 07:52

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Kildare workers are the second highest paid in country - CSO

Kildare workers are the second highest paid in the country, new Central Statistics Office (CSO) data shows. Nationally, Dublin had the highest median annual earnings (€47,873) and the highest mean earnings (€63,048). Dublin was ...

06 Nov 2024 at 12:00

National News

Deadline looms for artists applying for basic income pilot scheme

Artists interested in the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme are advised to apply before next week's deadline. Creatives across Ireland have until next Thursday (May 12) at 1pm to submit their application for a chance to ...

05 May 2022 at 15:54

National News

Poverty risk for unemployed would have doubled without Covid income supports - CSO

The rate of unemployed people at risk of poverty would have almost doubled without Covid-19 income supports. That's according to the Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) 2021, released today (Friday May 6) by the ...

06 May 2022 at 16:44

National News

O'Brien confirms €5k increase in social housing income eligibility thresholds

A €5,000 increase in social housing income eligibility thresholds has been announced. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, today (November 29) announced the increase, which will take ...

29 Nov 2022 at 18:19

National News

'We need to firmly grasp this opportunity' - Martin secures 3 year basic income arts scheme

A government commitment for a three year basic income pilot scheme for the arts has been secured. That's according to the Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, who announced ...

11 Mar 2022 at 13:58

National News

Greens defend policies after party ranked third on climate action

The Green Party has defended its climate change policies after it came in third place in an assessment of election manifestos and climate commitments by an environmental group. Labour emerged as the party with the ...

25 Nov 2024 at 14:27

Arts & Entertainment

27 Irish artists awarded €325 per week through Basic Income pilot

Dozens of artists in Ireland have been awarded grants through the Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme. The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and the Media announced the awarding of 27 ...

12 Oct 2022 at 15:39

Northern Ireland

Income inequality in Ireland and Northern Ireland ‘very similar’ – study

Income inequality north and south of the border are “very similar” but driven by different factors, according to a study. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) published research on Friday into ...

18 Oct 2024 at 00:01

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