We need your help now
Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.
You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.
If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.
Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
By continuing, you are indicating that you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
THIS IS BOUND to ruffle some feathers.
It has been 30 years since Oasis released its debut iconic album ‘Definitely Maybe’ and to celebrate a special edition of the album, including never-heard-before outtakes and mixes, will be released on 30 August.
The re-release, with new artwork as well, is available to preorder now.
But today, we’d like to know…
Oasis or Blur?
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
I’m on the Wage Subsidy scheme I don’t want it extended – it’s benefiting employers and penalising workers who will end up with a tax bill at the end of the year. Some employers are paying their staff extra to cover the impending tax bill but others are not.
Yes, I get the reasons for it to help employers stay in business but come on, do you think all of the companies availing of it are really in need of it or just jumping at the chance to get free labour?
@Fon_Ellard: : wow. That’s some grade A stupidity there!
Do you not know that if you were taxed at source you’d just have less in your back pocket now? You should calculate what total income for the year will be, find out how much you tax you should be paying monthly and then set this aside if you’re that worried. You’re not being penalised ffs!
I can’t believe this. You shouldn’t have a job based on your mindset!
@Joe: The economy is finished, the EU central bank has estimated that our GDP will contract between 7.5% to 8.00%
This makes the banking crisis look like pocket change. Tell me how we are going to pay back this funny money?
There is no such thing as free money, this government is preparing for the complete breakdown that’s coming, you should do the same, get your house in order
@Fon_Ellard: I’m not really disagreeing with you but one thing I can tell you for sure is workers on the wage subsidy scheme will not be hit with a tax bill later. The wss is paid after tax if you get me. There is no tax due on it. I’ve checked this with Revenue. So … that’s one less thing to worry about.
@Fon_Ellard: I’m not really disagreeing with you but one thing I can tell you for sure is workers on the wage subsidy scheme will not be hit with a tax bill later. The wage subsidy scheme is paid after tax if you get me. There is no tax due on it. I’ve checked this with Revenue. So … that’s one less thing to worry about.
First thing they did was give themselves a rise while we pickup the bill. Pigs at the trough
Promising however not addressing the elephant in the room which is the biggest hindrance to businesses operating is not solely finance but the restrictive measures/guidelines that prevents them from operating at full scale (rightly or wrongly).
@John Egan: they are reviewed and discussed every week….have you been missing the massive media reports on same?
@Canyon: are you mistaking reviewals to allowing businesses to open under the same regulations/conditions as businesses opened in previous phases? Or actual changes to the regulations. Because the only ‘massive media’ report was when they were debating on keeping 2m distancing or reducing to 1m….
Pigs will fly before fine geal implement these
@Richard Doherty: that’s the spirit! Glad you’re keeping an open mind.
Loans with 4.5%+ interest… In a negative yield market!?! Shocking.. No other word
@Nigel o’Neill: The State can borrow from the ECB at close to zero. If they issue loans to businesses at even 2%, it would surely lower their interest bills sign
Only in Ireland does SME stimulus come in the form of debt at about 500% markup on EU average interest rates. Small businesses need CASH, not debt or some nonsense about tax rebates in 18 months time. We’ll be dead and buried by then. RIP SME sector in Ireland.
What about property tax waiver?
Tax reductions for some businesses, but not all I hope. Our local grocery shops that stayed open had a massive boost to their business. Developers used the wage subsidy scheme to slash their labour costs, assuming they will sell their units this will only add to their massive profits and if they get tax reductions I doubt they will lower the house purchase prices to reflect this.. Not all businesses need a helping hand.
I miss Bertie… lol..
Just suppose our Government decided to waive the Tax on the Wage Subsidy for employees, imagine the spending spree that would create. They would get a big %age back indirectly and an awful lot of local businesses would benefit greatly.
Just a thought, definitely a far better option than awarding themselves monster salary increases.
have your say