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 ‘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

8 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 ‘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

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9 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

9 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 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 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

12 h. ago As it happened: 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.

Politics

12 h. 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.

Politics

12 h. ago 'I've never seen election promises abandoned so fast': Scathing opposition reaction to Budget

The main opposition parties argued that it will only serve to make ordinary people worse off.

Politics

12 h. 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.

Politics

13 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.

Politics

13 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

Politics

13 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.

Economics

13 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

Politics

13 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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14 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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