Budget Archives – The College View

How to budget and avoid excessive spending online during Covid-19

April 13, 2020

Even the basic cost of a coffee which many students would purchase on a daily basis has disappeared. This has resulted in a huge cut in spending for students, however the temptation of indulging in some online shopping can threaten these savings.

Budget college breakfasts

April 17, 2019

Breakfast can burn a hole in our pockets with an average cheap breakfast in Dublin costing up to €15.

Medical professionals warn that there will be a record number of patients on trolleys this winter

November 14, 2018

There will be a record of patients on trolleys this winter warns the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) as hospitals wait until Spring to receive more beds.

Ladies Ball Fashion

March 21, 2018

With ball season upon us, Gabija Gataveckaite tells us how ladies can turn out on a student budget, without breaking the bank.

Tips for travelling Thailand on a budget

November 29, 2017

Thailand is a popular summer holiday destination but can be hard to do on a student budget. Tess O’Connor shares some travel tips from her Thai travels.

Students’ Union budget to be released 11 weeks into semester

November 29, 2017

The provisional Budget for the Students’ Union will be released today in the third Class Rep Council of the year, in breach of DCUSU constitution.

Life after the leaving cert

October 25, 2017

The transition from Leaving Cert to college can be formidable and terrifying. It’s especially huge for people who have no experience of living alone or providing for themselves. Should it be such a massive adjustment,

College loan scheme sows the seed for a viable solution

October 18, 2017

Two weeks ago, thousands of students took to the streets of Dublin with placards in hand and a message for the Taoiseach that made its way out of a cacophony of stomping feet. The message

Budget 2018: Rent allowance increases

October 11, 2017

Rent allowance will increase by €149m next year in order to accommodate over 17,000 more homes, said Minister for Finance Paschal O’ Donoghue.

Budget 2018: Sugar tax won’t help obesity – Irish beverage council

October 11, 2017

Sugar tax will not tackle obesity, according to the Irish Beverage Council “Taxing one ingredient in some sugary drinks, but not all sugary drinks, will not combat the complex challenge of obesity’’ Colm Jordan, Director

Budget 2018: childcare

October 11, 2017

Child and Family Agengy, Tusla will receive an additional €40.6 million in 2018, bringing their annual funding to over €750 million.

Budget 2018: Tackling cancer

October 11, 2017

Minister Paschal Donohue increased the VAT rate applied to sunbed services in yesterday’s budget, due to “Clear evidence” of a link between sunbed use and skin cancer, he said.

Round up of Budget 2018

October 11, 2017

Leo Varadkar’s first budget was unveiled yesterday which contained modest increases in public spending alongside a small measure of tax relief.

Mental health spending to increase despite rumours

November 16, 2016

Mental Health spending is set to increase in 2017 by €24.7m, despite popular belief that spending is to be cut from the sector in the 2017 budget.

Live: Budget 2017

October 11, 2016

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan will publish his sixth budget this afternoon. With persistent leaks to the press throughout the weak, not many surprises are expected but whether or not it will be passed on

USI pre-budget doc demands cut reversal

September 30, 2015

Katie O’Neill analyses the USI pre-budget submission and speaks to USI President Kevin Donoghue about the student interest in the upcoming budget.

Students and SU react differently to Budget 2015

October 14, 2014

DCU students and DCU SU reacted differently to today’s budget, which saw the first increase in Ireland’s expenditure since 2009.

LIVE: Budget 2015

October 14, 2014

Join us today for Budget 2015 coverage, where we will have up-to-the-minute details on everything from Leinster House, both here and on our Twitter (@thecollegeview).

Will tomorrow’s budget finally be the end of ‘free’ third level education?

October 13, 2014

Aura McMenamin looks ahead to tomorrow’s budget and what it could mean for third level students across the country.

Half of SU budget will be spent on loss-making entertainment events

November 6, 2013

DCU’s SU President has defended the planned spending of fifty per cent of the Students’ Union budget for this academic year on loss-making entertainment events, as Sarah Bermingham reports.

Demand on Student Assistance Fund rockets as SUSI leaves students in limbo

October 23, 2013

DCU’s Student Assistance Fund sees a sharp rise in applications as SUSI again fail to keep promises. Finnian Curran and Ciara Moore report.

Fees on par to hit €3,000 by 2015

December 12, 2012

The third level Student Contribution Charge is on par to rise by €250 a year for the next three years. Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin announced the increases during his Budget 2013

Merry Money

December 4, 2012

“Christmas is a race to see which gives out first – your money or your feet.” So Christmas is just around the corner and recession or no recession we love to splash out during the