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Tánaiste promises budgetary measures to alleviate impact of increased heating bills

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Paschal Donohoe plans bank levy extension but lower haul Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe will continue the Irish banking levy beyond its scheduled conclusion date at the end of this year. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times 3:07

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Woman who claimed €69,000 in carer’s allowance while living in UK is jailed Mary O’Callaghan appeared before Cork Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing having gathered €19,000 in compensation. Photograph: Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

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