57 m. 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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69 m. 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

2 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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2 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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2 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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2 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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3 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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3 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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3 h. ago Budget 2026: Government unveils rise in some welfare payments

The current government has unveiled its first Budget within the last hour. Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, said Budget 2026… The post Budget 2026: Government unveils rise in some welfare payments appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 h. ago Expansionary Irish 2026 budget targets investment, infrastructure

Expansionary Irish 2026 budget targets investment, infrastructure  Reuters

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3 h. ago Pension, Jobseeker's, and Disability Allowances among social welfare payments getting €10 boost

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said Budget 2026 will help those “most in need”, “in a way that is affordable for Ireland”.

Economics

3 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

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3 h. ago LIVE: Budget gives VAT cut to restaurants, rises cigarette prices, and promises derelict property tax

Government ministers are delivering the details of Budget 2026 in the Dáil.

Society

4 h. ago B&Bs and hotels to miss out on controversial 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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4 h. ago Controversial VAT cut for hospitality sector delayed until next summer

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

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4 h. ago Why the average worker won't feel better off after this Budget

There are no changes to income tax bands in this Budget, apart from a small tweak to USC.

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4 h. ago LIVE: Paschal Donohoe starts delivering what's expected to be most austere Budget in years

A €10 rise in social welfare rates and a cut in the VAT rate for the hospitality are anticipated.

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4 h. ago Live updates: Budget 2026 set to bring €10 rise in core welfare payments but ‘move away’ from once

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

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5 h. ago Budget 2026 live: Government to unveil budget package at 1pm

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

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5 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

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