47 m. ago Money Diaries: How did Budget 2026 impact you? Would you like to keep a diary for us?

We are asking readers to keep a diary to let us know how your spending and savings are changing.

Politics

73 m. ago Conamara café owner says VAT cut will barely offset other cost increases he's facing

Although it seems a reduction in VAT for hospitality businesses next year may cut costs, other rising costs such as extra payments for pensions and a rise in the minimum wage almost cancel these out, says a café owner in Conamara.

Politics

2 h. ago Ireland Boosts VFX Tax Credit to 40%, Extends Digital Games Incentive in Budget 2026

Ireland Boosts VFX Tax Credit to 40%, Extends Digital Games Incentive in Budget 2026  Variety

Politics

3 h. ago No repeat of last year's bumper child benefit payments this Christmas

Child benefit remains at €140 per month per child.

Politics

5 h. ago Rapid mental health crisis team to be established in Donegal

A Crisis Resolution Service is set to be established in Donegal as part of the mental health budget for 2026.… The post Rapid mental health crisis team to be established in Donegal appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

6 h. ago How did a Budget with billions in spending leave people unhappy?

We’re joined by Dr Emma Howard, economist at TU Dublin, to explain what the headline figures really mean, who the winners and losers are, and whether this Budget is putting Ireland on a risky path.

Economics

7 h. ago Callers from ‘squeezed middle class’ quiz finance ministers over Budget 2026

Callers to Today with Claire Byrne on RTE radio put questions to ministers about what is in Budget 2026 for pensioners, parents and small business.

Politics

10 h. ago Analysis: Here's why Irish workers will be worse off after Budget 2026

As always on budget day, a choice was made. This time out, the decisions went against workers.

Politics

11 h. ago Ireland commits more than €1bn in Budget 2026 to energy transition

Ireland commits more than €1bn in Budget 2026 to energy transition  Sustainability Online

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19 h. 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

21 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

22 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

22 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

22 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

22 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

23 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

23 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

23 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

24 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

24 h. ago Budget 2026: What it means for Irish households and businesses

Budget 2026: What it means for Irish households and businesses  The Irish Times

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