69 m. ago ‘You’ve been getting away with it’: Housing Minister declares ‘war on dereliction’

A new Derelict Property Tax was announced as part of Budget 2026 to replace the Derelict Sites Levy.

Politics

2 h. ago Government extends €1,000 renters tax credit despite warning from Department of Finance

Officials said today that the credit only tackles symptoms and not the ‘root cause’ of market dysfunction.

Events

2 h. ago State spending watchdog concerned that Budget 2026 takes corporation tax receipts for granted

It says the current rate of spending is “much faster than the sustainable growth rate of the Irish economy”.

Economics

4 h. ago Garda overtime budget increased by €19m to plug gaps in street policing

Three new aircraft also confirmed, but doubts hang over pledge to recruit 1,000 new officers

Events

5 h. ago Property owners who fail to pay Derelict Tax could end up on tax defaulters list, says Donohoe

The measure will convert the levy into a tax that is collected more centrally by the Revenue Commissioners.

Economics

5 h. ago Expansionary Irish budget targets business over tax cuts for workers

Expansionary Irish budget targets business over tax cuts for workers  Reuters

Economics

5 h. ago 'I have never seen election promises abandoned so fast': Opposition seeing red after Budget 2026

Tax cuts for developers, a meagre increase in social welfare, and no reduction to childcare costs were hot-button issues in the political reaction.

Politics

5 h. ago Property owners who fail to pay Derelict Tax could end up on Revenue's tax defaulters list, says Donohoe

The measure will convert the levy into a tax that is collected more centrally by the Revenue Commissioners.

Economics

5 h. ago Cork restaurant owner welcomes 'relief' of VAT cut for hospitality

The reduction from 13.5% to 9% will kick in from July next year.

Politics

6 h. ago People won't 'feel they have got a lot of joy' from budget, says pensioner

Tuesday’s budget announcement included a €10 per week increase in pension payments, lower than last year’s €12 per week.

Politics

6 h. 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

6 h. ago Drone complaints on the rise as ‘people of Dublin 15 being used like guinea pigs’

Drone complaints on the rise as ‘people of Dublin 15 being used like guinea pigs’  The Irish Independent

Events

6 h. ago Budget 2026 first look: Increases in R&D tax credit, Enterprise Ireland allocation

Budget 2026 first look: Increases in R&D tax credit, Enterprise Ireland allocation  Silicon Republic

Politics

7 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

Politics

7 h. ago Carbon tax increase for motorists to kick in from midnight, with further rise to come next year

The carbon tax increase means that from midnight, motorists will pay 2.5 cents more per litre – with a further rise to come in January.

Transport

8 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.

Politics

8 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

Politics

8 h. ago Budget 2026 as it happened: 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

Politics

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.

Politics

9 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