26 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

49 h. ago At a Conspiracy Conference in Rural Ireland, Charlie Kirk Was the Star

At a Conspiracy Conference in Rural Ireland, Charlie Kirk Was the Star  WIRED

Politics

50 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

67 h. 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

67 h. 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 Druid Supports Ireland Mission Critical Communications Rollout to Boost Rural Safety

Druid Supports Ireland Mission Critical Communications Rollout to Boost Rural Safety  The Fast Mode

Events

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

8 d. ago Minister Muir attends Northern Ireland Ploughing Championships

Minister Muir attends Northern Ireland Ploughing Championships  Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

Politics

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