50 m. ago Could Fianna Fáil’s day get worse? No turkey or ham on Dáil’s canteen menu for the Budget

Opposition and everyone else are knocking great enjoyment out of the presidential drama, too

Politics

50 m. ago Most apartment schemes should now be viable after Budget boost, Cairn Homes CEO says

Fiscal measures and new building guidelines ‘probably worth €70,000 to €80,000 a flat’

Society

6 h. ago Budget 2026: From carbon tax to cigarettes, here's what changed at midnight

The price of a packet of cigarettes increased at midnight, as did the price of diesel and petrol.

Politics

8 h. ago Up to 200 Texas National Guard troops arrive in Illinois as Trump plans Chicago deployment

The Illinois attorney general has accused the president of using US troops “to punish his political enemies.”

Politics

8 h. ago ‘You’ve been getting away with it’: Housing Minister declares ‘war on dereliction’

A new Derelict Property Tax was announced as part of Budget 2026 to replace the Derelict Sites Levy.

Politics

9 h. ago A damp squib, flat, no energy: A Budget Day this government is hoping voters forget

There was no buzz or excitement around Leinster House today. Rather remarkable for the first budget of a new government.

Politics

9 h. ago €290 million sports budget aims to grow participation at all levels

Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, says the Government remains committed to supporting Ireland’s sporting ecosystem so more people can… The post €290 million sports budget aims to grow participation at all levels appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Economics

9 h. ago ‘I get nothing out of it – zero’: A cafe owner, teacher and farmer on their budget verdicts

Budget 2026 leaves workers from a range of professions feeling disheartened

Society

9 h. ago Budget 2026: Homeless are invisible in the budget, organisations say

Organisations are disappointed that there are no measures in place for the homeless in Budget 2026

Politics

10 h. ago Infant boy dies after road traffic incident in housing estate in Dublin

The fatal road traffic incident happened this afternoon outside a residence in Rathmintin, Jobstown.

Events

10 h. ago State spending watchdog concerned that Budget 2026 takes corporation tax receipts for granted

It says the current rate of spending is “much faster than the sustainable growth rate of the Irish economy”.

Economics

10 h. ago It is a Budget for builders, says small landlord Linda Condon

There was very little in Budget 2026 for small landlords, despite many selling up, Ms Condon said.

Politics

10 h. ago Catherine Connolly says there is no 'recognition' of climate emergency in Budget 2026

‘I don’t expect any Budget to sort out those crises, but I do expect a Budget to be put in context of the existential threat posed by climate change.’

Politics

10 h. ago Government slammed for lack of childcare measures after election promises

Opposition and childcare services organisations said that measures outlined today will not make a dent when it comes to tackling systemic childcare issues.

Politics

11 h. ago Budget 2026 a missed opportunity to address defective concrete crisis – Deputy Ward

Deputy Charles Ward has told Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, that he has ‘failed the people of Donegal completely, with… The post Budget 2026 a missed opportunity to address defective concrete crisis – Deputy Ward appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

11 h. ago Northern Ireland ministers accused of ‘dithering’ over nurse pay award

Northern Ireland ministers accused of ‘dithering’ over nurse pay award  Nursing Times

Politics

11 h. ago Workers ‘royally screwed’ with ‘sweet package’ for big landlords in Budget 2026, says Sinn Féin

Social Democrats say Government delivered ‘McBudget’ giveaway for fast food chains and developers

Politics

11 h. ago Charlie Tango – Frank McNally on revisiting the Charlie Hebdo massacre 10 years on

In keeping with a low-budget production, the movie was projected onto a make-shift screen

Events

11 h. ago Garda overtime budget increased by €19m to plug gaps in street policing

Three new aircraft also confirmed, but doubts hang over pledge to recruit 1,000 new officers

Events

11 h. ago Disappointing and underwhelming: the verdict of defence and garda groups on today's budget

Extra gardaí, military personnel and projects announced in Budget for national security agencies.

Politics