7 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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8 h. ago Budget 2026: Renters tax credits extended to end of 2028, minimum wage rises

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8 h. ago Budget 2026 as it happened: Renters tax credits extended to end of 2028, minimum wage rises

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8 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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9 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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9 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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9 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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10 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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10 h. ago Budget 2026 live: Government to unveil budget package at 1pm

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10 h. ago Budget 2026 live: Renters tax credits extended to end of 2028, minimum wage rises

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13 h. ago Government to reveal minimum wage and social welfares rises in Budget

The government will unveil what it describes as a “pro-investment” Budget this afternoon with limited benefits for middle income workers.… The post Government to reveal minimum wage and social welfares rises in Budget appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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4 d. 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.

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2 w. ago Income thresholds for student grants could rise to €150,000 per household

Government considering proposal to reduce VAT rate on new apartments

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4 w. 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.

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