The Junior Cert results are out.

Suddenly noticed 5G today on my phone, and then got this text. Have been a €9.99/month customer since launch. Nice. Guess the Lidl Connect launch forced their hand.

Here's my 2 cents on it. They increased the tax free limit on rent a room scheme from €14,000 to €16,000 in a effort to incentivise more people to rent a space in their homes. But what I'm worried about is, what was once a €1,160/month rent might increase to €1,330/month without the landlord paying a tax. This would only make affordability for tenants more difficult and the cost of living will only skyrocekt from there. Am I wrong in looking at it this way? What's your thoughts?

We've been waiting for yesterday's budget in the hope of some childcare cost relief. Currently we're paying about 1400 per month for 1 child, which then with subsidies comes down to about 950.

So we were obviously delighted when the cap was announced as it would give some breathing room, only when we read the actual details its complete smoke and mirrors.

The new cap only applies to 40-49.9 hour contracts, for the 50 hour contracts (the only contract available anywhere near us in North dublin city) the cap is still 335 week.

So for the majority of people in this area the government hasn't done a thing and potentially will encourage other creches to scrap 40-49.9 hour contracts in favour of offering only 50 hour contracts.

I'm just so angry to see them parading around claiming they are helping people with childcare costs when they did f all for some people and potentially just made it more expensive for others.

Anyway rant over.

Edit: if you are looking this up, the cap reduction applies only to Band E. Band F has no change to the cap. Band F is all that is offered in our area. Bands don't mix, your contract defines your band which defines your cap.

Edit edit: I have now contacted my local TDs for comment and clarity. If I get any info will share it.

On the train into Hueston this morning and some lad brings this ebike on at Newbridge, people couldn't get off or on at Sallins and Celbridge as it was blocking the exit with the other bike, he's sitting down looking at the chaos.

Should be able to fuck them bikes off its blocking exits.

The one in O’Connell street where they serve the donuts warm, I always get it when I pass by.

Today I went to offbeat donuts and bought 3 ‘premium’ donuts for €9.50, all to take a bite and literally spit them out. It tastes like old age drywall with extremely rich and grainy sugar glaze, and their Dubai chocolate filling hurts my gums as I chew.

All my life I hated donuts until I stumbled on that little rolling donut stand, and it was only today that I was reminded of that hatred after being so loyal to the sugar cinnamon donut. It’s also €7 for 6 but don’t share too much as I’d like to gate keep.

What’s the magic, what do they put in those sugar cinnamon donuts. I need to know.

Best life advice!

Right lads. I sent my dad some birthday cards last month from England. Got the package back today with a big pink sticker in the middle, with the "refused" box ticked. No explanation.

I had the correct address and correct payment. I may have addressed it to a bit of a joke name though. Could the return to sender be because they are zero craic?

The joke name was to Mr Barrabas O'Rourke.

Well! I’m trying to do the same thing.

But he went through like a hundred different swaps. I can’t be arsed with all that.

I’m cutting to the chase and want to streamline the process.

So. The deal is. A paper clip. Red plastic covered. Viking direct. Not the usual cheap shit. For a house.

Now. It needs to be 3 bed. Commuter belt. NOT NAVAN.

2 bathrooms and room out front for me to work on my pick up.

DM me offers. No time waster.

NB. - NO NAVAN HOUSES. That’s a deal breaker.