5 h. ago Conamara café owner says VAT cut will barely offset other cost increases he's facing

Although it seems a reduction in VAT for hospitality businesses next year may cut costs, other rising costs such as extra payments for pensions and a rise in the minimum wage almost cancel these out, says a café owner in Conamara.

Politics

27 h. ago Government extends €1,000 renters tax credit despite warning from Department of Finance

Officials said today that the credit only tackles symptoms and not the ‘root cause’ of market dysfunction.

Events

33 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

Politics

33 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

Politics

34 h. ago Budget unveiled with national minimum wage to rise and VAT rate for completed apartments cut

Budget 2026 is expected to contain an overall package of €9.4bn

Politics

35 h. ago Budget 2026 live: 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

Politics

38 h. ago Government to reveal minimum wage and social welfares rises in Budget

The government will unveil what it describes as a “pro-investment” Budget this afternoon with limited benefits for middle income workers.… The post Government to reveal minimum wage and social welfares rises in Budget appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

1 week ago It’s looking like we'll see a return of the rent tax credit in the Budget

Budget Day is just a few weeks out now.

Politics

1 week ago It looks like the €1,000 rent tax credit might get an extension

Budget Day is just a few weeks out now.

Economics