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WE shot a series of videos with Tommy Corbett of Carey Corbett Financial Solutions to give you a better handle on this year’s Budget. Look out for the videos throughout the day on our Facebook and YouTube pages and on the website. First up, Tommy gives an overview of the main points of the Budget in the context of the economy. Secondly, he takes a closer look at tax changes and what they mean for a variety of different households. Finally he speaks about the new and once-off social welfare supports and when they will be paid.

Local Ireland, the association representing 32 weekly paid-for newspapers around the country, has welcomed today’s decision by the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe to remove VAT on newspapers. President of Local Ireland Declan McGuire said: “This is a very important move for news publishers. “Zero per cent VAT will allow local newspapers around Ireland to invest in journalism and in the transition to new digital business models. “News publishers have faced a series of major challenges over recent years, most recently the huge increases in the cost of newsprint. This move will help support jobs in the industry and sustain the quality of our service to readers. “We very much appreciate this endorsement by Government for the valuable role we play in our communities and the public service content we provide. “I would like to thank the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and all the Ministers, TDs and Senators from across the political spectrum who have …