23 h. ago Councillors pass €12.8m budget for Loughrea Gort/Kinvara area

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Local councillors have passed a 12.8 million euro budget for the Loughrea and Gort/Kinvara area in 2026. The annual budget covers the running of the municipal district – such as roadworks, social housing maintenance, public parks, and street parking. Councillors raised concerns over the 311 thousand euro […] The post Councillors pass €12.8m budget for Loughrea Gort/Kinvara area appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Only 242 applications in 10 years for tax scheme to renovate older Dublin houses

Tax measure expanded in Budget 2026 have seen ‘shockingly poor’ uptake

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8 d. ago Budget 2026: Sting in tail with apartment VAT rules, exit tax and fuel allowance changes

Readers are still looking to see if there is anything in Budget 2026 that will improve their household finances

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9 d. ago Budget delivers for today but may hold seeds for future regret in Ireland

Very unwise to use up what may be ephemeral corporation tax receipts on long-term tax and spending commitments

Politics

1 week ago The budget bet big on apartments. Will it help fix the housing crisis?

Four experts – a builder, an architect, an economist and a policy expert – weigh in on measures contained in Budget 2026

Events

1 week ago Money dysmorphia: keeping up with the Joneses when the Joneses are keeping up with you

How we perceive our financial status relative to our friends and neighbours can cause us to spend and perceive losses in deeply irrational ways

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1 week ago Ireland Passes Basic Income For Artists, Doubles Funding For Independent Music Venues In 2026 Budget

Ireland Passes Basic Income For Artists, Doubles Funding For Independent Music Venues In 2026 Budget  Live For Live Music

Culture

1 week ago Ireland Passes Living Wage For Artists, Doubles Funding For Independent Music Venues In 2026 Budget

Ireland Passes Living Wage For Artists, Doubles Funding For Independent Music Venues In 2026 Budget  Live For Live Music

Culture

1 week ago Ireland Allocates €1.1 Billion in Budget 2026 to Accelerate Energy Transition

Ireland Allocates €1.1 Billion in Budget 2026 to Accelerate Energy Transition  Mercomindia.com

Economics

1 week ago Budget measures will cut disposable incomes in average households by 2% – ESRI

The ESRI have joined the budgetary watchdog, the IFAC, and a civil servant body in stating Budget 2026 would result in income cuts.

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1 week ago Ireland unveils 40% VFX relief and improved digital games credit in its 2026 budget

Ireland unveils 40% VFX relief and improved digital games credit in its 2026 budget  Cineuropa

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1 week ago Civil servants' review of Budget 2026 shows poverty will rise next year

In a damning review, the body said Budget 2026 will lead to average income losses across all income groups.

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1 week ago Money Diaries: How did Budget 2026 impact you? Would you like to keep a diary for us?

We are asking readers to keep a diary to let us know how your spending and savings are changing.

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1 week 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.

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1 week ago Ireland Boosts VFX Tax Credit to 40%, Extends Digital Games Incentive in Budget 2026

Ireland Boosts VFX Tax Credit to 40%, Extends Digital Games Incentive in Budget 2026  Variety

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1 week ago Buyers fear VAT cut on apartment sales could be a double whammy

Cut to exit tax for investors welcomed as small first step to reform of taxation on investments but little cheer on childcare

Economics

1 week ago No repeat of last year's bumper child benefit payments this Christmas

Child benefit remains at €140 per month per child.

Politics

1 week ago Rapid mental health crisis team to be established in Donegal

A Crisis Resolution Service is set to be established in Donegal as part of the mental health budget for 2026.… The post Rapid mental health crisis team to be established in Donegal appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

1 week ago How did a Budget with billions in spending leave people unhappy?

We’re joined by Dr Emma Howard, economist at TU Dublin, to explain what the headline figures really mean, who the winners and losers are, and whether this Budget is putting Ireland on a risky path.

Economics

1 week ago Trinity’s Barra Roantree highly critical of Budget 2026 and its ‘astronomical spending increases’

Trinity’s Barra Roantree highly critical of Budget 2026 and its ‘astronomical spending increases’  The Irish Times

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