52 m. ago Budget 2026: From carbon tax to cigarettes, here's what changed at midnight

The price of a packet of cigarettes increased at midnight, as did the price of diesel and petrol.

Politics

2 h. 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

3 h. ago A damp squib, flat, no energy: A Budget Day this government is hoping voters forget

There was no buzz or excitement around Leinster House today. Rather remarkable for the first budget of a new government.

Politics

3 h. ago €290 million sports budget aims to grow participation at all levels

Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, says the Government remains committed to supporting Ireland’s sporting ecosystem so more people can… The post €290 million sports budget aims to grow participation at all levels appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Economics

3 h. ago ‘I get nothing out of it – zero’: A cafe owner, teacher and farmer on their budget verdicts

Budget 2026 leaves workers from a range of professions feeling disheartened

Society

4 h. ago Budget 2026: Homeless are invisible in the budget, organisations say

Organisations are disappointed that there are no measures in place for the homeless in Budget 2026

Politics

4 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 It is a Budget for builders, says small landlord Linda Condon

There was very little in Budget 2026 for small landlords, despite many selling up, Ms Condon said.

Politics

4 h. ago Catherine Connolly says there is no 'recognition' of climate emergency in Budget 2026

‘I don’t expect any Budget to sort out those crises, but I do expect a Budget to be put in context of the existential threat posed by climate change.’

Politics

5 h. ago Budget 2026 a missed opportunity to address defective concrete crisis – Deputy Ward

Deputy Charles Ward has told Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, that he has ‘failed the people of Donegal completely, with… The post Budget 2026 a missed opportunity to address defective concrete crisis – Deputy Ward appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

5 h. ago Workers ‘royally screwed’ with ‘sweet package’ for big landlords in Budget 2026, says Sinn Féin

Social Democrats say Government delivered ‘McBudget’ giveaway for fast food chains and developers

Politics

5 h. ago Charlie Tango – Frank McNally on revisiting the Charlie Hebdo massacre 10 years on

In keeping with a low-budget production, the movie was projected onto a make-shift screen

Events

5 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

6 h. ago Disappointing and underwhelming: the verdict of defence and garda groups on today's budget

Extra gardaí, military personnel and projects announced in Budget for national security agencies.

Politics

6 h. ago 'The Hamburglar is back in town': Why have politicians been talking about McDonald's all day?

The big ticket item on the agenda was the VAT cut for hospitality businesses.

Politics

6 h. ago Opposition parties round on Government for not mentioning homelessness in Budget speeches

One TD said the crisis ‘should not be seen as inevitable’ by the Government.

Politics

6 h. ago As it happened: Ministers defend Budget as Opposition fling accusations of unfulfilled promises

Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers announced the details of Budget 2026 in the Dáil this afternoon.

Politics

6 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

6 h. ago Waterford school caretaker says 'weak' budget will change nothing for him

David Hearne has been at the forefront of Forsa’s campaign for pay and pensions parity with other school staff.

Politics

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

Expansionary Irish budget targets business over tax cuts for workers  Reuters

Economics