84 m. ago 'I have never seen election promises abandoned so fast': Opposition seeing red after Budget 2026

Tax cuts for developers, a meagre increase in social welfare, and no reduction to childcare costs were hot-button issues in the political reaction.

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86 m. ago LIVE: Ministers defend Budget as Opposition fling accusations of unfulfilled promises

Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers announced the details of Budget 2026 in the Dáil this afternoon.

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93 m. ago Níos mó ná €36m breise curtha ar fáil don Ghaeltacht is Gaeilge i mBuiséad 2026 ag an Rialtas

Beidh muintir TG4 sásta go maith leis an méadu €5.4m ar an méid a fuair siad ón mBuiséad, an dara ardú is mó riamh.

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93 m. ago Property owners who fail to pay Derelict Tax could end up on Revenue's tax defaulters list, says Donohoe

The measure will convert the levy into a tax that is collected more centrally by the Revenue Commissioners.

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2 h. ago LIVE: Ministers defend Budget as Opposition fling accusations of unfilled promises

Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers announced the details of Budget 2026 in the Dáil this afternoon.

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2 h. ago 'Time to deliver' on Dublin Metrolink as project allocated €2bn in Budget 2026

'Time to deliver' on Dublin Metrolink as project allocated €2bn in Budget 2026  Dublin Live

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2 h. ago Minister accepts he didn't get welfare payment 'wish list' despite €10 increase

Pension, Jobseeker’s, and Disability Allowances are among the social welfare payments getting a €10 boost.

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2 h. ago Hamas says it wants deal to end war in Gaza but retains set of demands

Israel continues to attack Palestinian enclave on two-year anniversary of militant group’s attack on music festival

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2 h. ago Budget Calculator 2026: What does the budget mean for you and your money?

Use our calculator to find out what this year's budget means for you and your money

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2 h. ago Budget 2026 first look: Increases in R&D tax credit, Enterprise Ireland allocation

Budget 2026 first look: Increases in R&D tax credit, Enterprise Ireland allocation  Silicon Republic

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3 h. ago Vintners' sharply criticise delay in VAT cut on food services

VFI said that while the decision to cut VAT on food services is welcome, "delaying the change until mid-2026 is unacceptable"

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3 h. ago McBudget: Opposition criticises big companies being included in VAT cut for hospitality sector

The reduced VAT rate for food-led hospitality services and hairdressers will come into effect next July.

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3 h. ago TG4 receives additional €5.4m in Budget 2026 to expand children’s programming and news service

Irish language broadcaster’s annual funding has increased considerably since 2020 but remains below its target level

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3 h. ago Carbon tax increase for motorists to kick in from midnight, with further rise to come next year

The carbon tax increase means that from midnight, motorists will pay 2.5 cents more per litre – with a further rise to come in January.

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4 h. ago LIVE: Opposition start laying into Budget, accusing government of 'abandoning' workers

Government ministers have delivered the details of Budget 2026 in the Dáil.

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4 h. ago LIVE: Ministers accused of 'shafting workers royally' as opposition slams Budget

The Budget includes a VAT cut for restaurants and a €10 increase to weekly social welfare payments.

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4 h. ago Enterprise Ireland backs SETU housing and food sustainability projects

Enterprise Ireland backs SETU housing and food sustainability projects  TechCentral.ie

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4 h. ago The return of Prudent Paschal? Here are the key points from Budget 2026

Paschal Donohoe is back as Finance Minister for the first time since October 2022.

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4 h. ago Budget 2026: Renters tax credits extended to end of 2028, minimum wage rises

Follow along with our coverage as we bring you the live lowdown on Budget 2026

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4 h. ago Budget 2026 as it happened: Renters tax credits extended to end of 2028, minimum wage rises

Follow along with our coverage as we bring you the live lowdown on Budget 2026

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