6 h. ago Second tier of child benefit will not be introduced in next month's budget, says Minister

Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary said he is confident the proposal to introduce a second tier will be brought before government ahead of Budget ’27.

Politics

21 h. ago Budget day is just a few weeks out, so what do we know so far?

Government ministers are trying to temper the public’s expectations ahead of this year’s budget.

Politics

3 d. ago Taoiseach ‘working on’ scheme similar to second tier of child benefit

The Taoiseach has signalled there will be ‘something’ similar to a second tier of child benefit in the Budget.

Politics

3 d. ago Taoiseach confirms budget will include some form of a second tier in child benefit

Martin said government will devise a ‘new system’ that will benefit families in need.

Politics

3 d. ago Budget 2026: Taoiseach confirms some form of a second tier in child benefit will be rolled out

Martin said government will devise a ‘new system’ that will benefit families in need.

Politics

3 d. ago What will Budget 2026 have to help young families? From income tax to childcare

Energy credits and double child benefit weeks are gone - but the Government will try to soften the blow

Society

3 d. ago Social welfare Ireland: Major group could see increase of €22 a week in Budget 2026

Social welfare Ireland: Major group could see increase of €22 a week in Budget 2026  MSN

Economics

4 d. ago Trump Doonbeg confirmed as venue for Irish Open next year, Taoiseach says US President ‘welcome'

The 2026 event will be played for the first time at Trump International Golf Links Ireland, Doonbeg.

Politics

4 d. ago Budget 2026: Dublin businesses cannot wait for 'urgent' action on city centre

Budget 2026: Dublin businesses cannot wait for 'urgent' action on city centre  Dublin Live

Politics

4 d. ago Should the government introduce a second tier of child benefit?

Researchers a second tier of child benefit would cost an estimated €772m.

Politics

4 d. ago Budget talks: pension and other social welfare payments not expected to rise as much as last year

Last year the pension rose by €12 per week, but sources indicate a €10 rise is more realistic now.

Economics

4 d. ago Budget talk: Pension and other social welfare payments not expected to rise as much as last year

Last year the pension rose by €12 per week, but sources indicate a €10 rise is more realistic now.

Economics

5 d. ago 'Radical shift' needed in government’s delayed housing plan amid record homelessness, Focus says

The Housing for All plan is expected to be published shortly before Budget 2026.

Politics

5 d. ago Watchdog says government are planning to spend too much in Budget 2026 with no ‘clear roadmap’

The State’s economic watchdog recommended a reduction in the planned package amid ‘high uncertainty’.

Politics

5 d. ago State spending watchdog warns government's budget plans are too flaithiúlach by far

The State’s economic watchdog recommended a reduction in the planned package amid ‘high uncertainty’.

Events

5 d. ago Watchdog says Budget 2026 being planned with no ‘clear roadmap’ on fiscal policy

The State’s economic watchdog recommended a reduction in the planned package amid ‘high uncertainty’.

Events

6 d. ago Budget 2026: Inheritance tax, no VAT cut for hotels and a childcare action plan

Harris says government has ‘no intention’ of extending VAT rate cut to hoteliers.

Society

6 d. ago Budget 2026: What we know so far on social welfare, cost of living and tax

Budget 2026: What we know so far on social welfare, cost of living and tax  Dublin Live

Economics

9 d. ago Minister says bricks and mortar may be prioritised over extra health jobs in Budget 2026

Minister says bricks and mortar may be prioritised over extra health jobs in Budget 2026  The Irish Independent

Politics

9 d. ago Budget 2026 must reassure businesses ‘on consistency in tax policy’

Incoming president of industry lobby group warns against ‘reactionary legislative changes’ in property sector

Economics