Higher benefits for families with many children
Benefits for the fourth and subsequent children in a family will be €50.07 per month, up from €34.14.
Dog chipping
Dogs at least six months old have to be chipped and registered. If you own a dog that's not been chipped, it's time to head to the veterinarian.
Micro enterprise tax
The micro enterprise tax rate has changed to 12% for companies turning over up to €7,000 (effective until 2018) and to 15% for companies turning over from €7,000 to €100,000.
Minimum wage bump
The minimum monthly wage has been changed to €380, up from €370 last year.
Teachers' loyalty
Teachers will be liable to be sacked for want of 'loyalty'. Should you wish to understand what that means, please refer to this quiz.
Limit on cash transactions
Individual cash transactions will be limited to €7,200 in a move aiming to reduce non-taxed deals and combating the shadow economy.
Startup bonanza
Startup companies will be able to qualify for tax breaks and receive state funding to hire highly qualified employees.
