Search Results for 'Euro'

Question - What country had a Robin Hood 90 per cent tax rate on its wealthiest citizens? The Soviet Union? Cuba? No; the United States. And lots of European countries as well.

Business owners in Athlone could be looking at a decrease of 8.4 per cent in their commercial rates in the coming years as Westmeath County Council endeavour to introduce a single rate across the county.

A family with two adults will pay €278 a year in water charges according to figures released by the water regulator this morning.

Westmeath county councillors have resolved to reduce the Local Property Tax (LPT) by 3 per cent in 2015.

According to the property price register at the end of August, the number of property sales for both Galway city and county is showing a dramatic increase year on year. The register gives the exact selling price of properties and so is the most accurate record of actual sales that have taken place.

In the ten year period, commencing in 2001, the Social Protection budget increased by 266 per cent. The cumulative rate of inflation in that period was a mere 30 per cent.

We all know how expensive having a new baby is, but what about the ongoing costs of clothing, toys, and equipment as baby moves through the various stages? The Baby Bay Market offers parents and parents-to-be an opportunity to save by buying quality second hand baby goods, clothing, and toys directly from other parents.

At last Monday’s meeting of Mayo County Council the elected members of the council voted to lower the local property tax by three per cent. The lowering of the rate will in 2015 save homeowners between €2.70 and €6.75 in total over the year, but will leave a hole in the council’s overall budget of €321,000 which must be met by the council’s own resources.

According to the property price register at the end of August, the number of property sales for both Galway city and county is showing a dramatic increase year on year. The register gives the exact selling price of properties and so is the most accurate record of actual sales that have taken place.

On Sunday September 28 Garrycastle GAA will be hosting a fun family event at Athlone Equestrian Centre.