28 h. ago Budget 2026: Tax treatment of meals for staff should be updated, says Law Society

Law Society contends ‘current tax treatment of the provision of food and drink to employees and directors is not appropriate for modern working practices’

Politics

52 h. ago Delis likely to be included in Budget VAT cut — but don't expect cheaper chicken fillet rolls

The cut to the hospitality VAT rate is likely to be one of the most contentious decisions in this year’s Budget.

Politics

2 d. ago Budget 2026: If there is no new income tax package, then what does this mean for households?

Tax changes in recent budgets have kept pace with inflation but that may not be the case this year

Politics

2 d. ago Budget 2026: If there is no new income tax package, what does this mean for households?

Tax changes in recent budgets have kept pace with inflation but that may not be the case this year

Politics

3 d. ago Sinn Féin alternative Budget 2026 includes €450 energy credit and cuts to USC and college fees

Social Democrats propose €15 increase to weekly welfare payments while Labour would extend free public transport to all under-18s

Politics

3 d. ago Budget 2026: €400 energy credit, welfare increases and cut to high

Social Democrats would seek to drive down cost-of-living

Economics

3 d. ago Taoiseach: Real wages are up, so people won't be worse off without cost of living Budget package

The Budget will take place next Tuesday, 7 October.

Politics

4 d. ago Budget 2026: Hiring of thousands of teachers among ongoing negotiation tensions

Senior Ministers yet to settle financial positions for 2026 as budget day looms

Events

4 d. ago Tensions running high within Government over tightest budget in years

Senior Ministers yet to settle financial positions for 2026 as budget day looms

Politics

4 d. ago Ministers in fraught negotiations over tightest budget in years

Senior Ministers yet to settle financial positions for 2026 as budget day looms

Politics

4 d. ago Budget 2026 to include support for holiday locations such as west Cork and Kerry

Budget 2026 to include support for holiday locations such as west Cork and Kerry  The Irish Times

Politics

4 d. ago Budget 2026 to include focus on rural Ireland and seasonal businesses

Taoiseach signals support for holiday locations such as Cork, Kerry and west of Ireland

Politics

5 d. ago Opinion: Excluding jobseekers from core welfare increases will cut the safety net of 2.9 million workers

The proposal to chip away at jobseekers payments is being packaged as taking aim at some imagined vast number of work-shy people, writes Dr Laura Bambrick.

Economics

5 d. ago Social welfare Ireland: Pensioners in line for weekly increase of €8 in Budget 2026

Social welfare Ireland: Pensioners in line for weekly increase of €8 in Budget 2026  MSN

Economics

7 d. ago Ireland Budget 2026 analysis: housing costs and risks of an overheating economy

Ireland Budget 2026 analysis: housing costs and risks of an overheating economy  The Times

Economics

8 d. ago Budget 2026 can secure Ireland’s future against economic headwinds

By Mairead Connolly, Tax Partner, PwC Mid-West Region  and Florita Dolly, Tax Director, PwC Mid-West Practice As the Government approaches the first budget of its term, there’s a lot to be considered. With the introduction of tariffs and other global headwinds, we see a much more challenging economic environment than previous years. Infrastructural gaps and […] The post Budget 2026 can secure Ireland’s future against economic headwinds appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

9 d. ago Budget 'judgement call' to make whether to boost childcare places or slash fees, says Harris

The Tánaiste said many women are opting out of the workforce as childcare is too expensive.

Events

9 d. ago Budget 2026: Norma Foley to consider relief proposals for parents paying highest creche fees

Increase in child benefit of between €4-€8 weekly also on the table

Politics

9 d. ago “The choices made in Budget 2026 will determine Ireland’s future”

“The choices made in Budget 2026 will determine Ireland’s future” - how budget decisions can position Ireland for success  MSN

Politics

9 d. ago Social welfare Ireland: Government pinpoint two ‘priority payments’ for families in Budget 2026

Social welfare Ireland: Government pinpoint two ‘priority payments’ for families in Budget 2026  MSN

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