7 h. ago John FitzGerald: The economy is red hot. Tax cuts in the budget are the last thing it needs

We hear a lot in the media about a cost-of-living crisis. This is seriously at odds with the facts

Economics

54 h. ago Cliff Taylor: Six key points to watch in a politcally explosive budget

Finance minister Paschal Donohoe has ruled out personal tax cuts in the budget, a decision sure to cause controversy

Events

65 h. ago Budget 2026 must cut health costs for workers and tackle wait times – David Cullinane TD

Budget 2026 must cut health costs for workers and tackle wait times – David Cullinane TD  sinnfein.ie

Economics

3 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.

Politics

4 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

4 d. ago Budget 2026: €400 energy credit, welfare increases and cut to high

Social Democrats would seek to drive down cost-of-living

Economics

8 d. ago Barra Roantree: There’s nothing ‘prudent’ about a budget that cuts Vat on Big Macs and Michelin

Government risks losing control of spending as it tries to do everything, everywhere, all at once

Politics

2 w. ago Cliff Taylor: Budget tensions are already brewing. Expect a big public row soon

Budget 2026 boost for hospitality and limited cuts for taxpayers will be a tough sell

Events

2 w. ago Budget 2026 should raise social welfare payments to cut child poverty, says Dara Calleary

Minister for Social Protection says Ireland’s disabled unemployment rate is ‘just not acceptable’

Economics

2 w. ago Publicans want fees for late night trading halved in Budget 2026

Group says move would make late trade accessible to smaller bars and on more marginal nights

Politics

2 w. ago Clashes in France as hundreds of thousands protest against budget cuts

Transport strikes, demonstrations and traffic blockades hit several cities in a show of anger against President Emmanuel Macron’s government.

Politics

2 w. ago Clashes in France as hundreds of thousands protest against budget cut plans

Transport strikes, demonstrations and traffic blockades hit several cities in a show of anger against President Emmanuel Macron’s government.

Politics

2 w. ago Minister Jack Chambers warns Budget will have limited room for tax cuts, with priority on housing

Minister Jack Chambers warns Budget will have limited room for tax cuts, with priority on housing  The Irish Independent

Events

2 w. ago Budget latest: Don't expect much in income tax cuts this year

Sources confirmed that social welfare payments also won’t rise at the same level as last year.

Politics

3 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.

Society

4 w. ago Budget priorities and presidential decisions key focus for FG and SF at party think

Tánaiste Simon Harris will outline how cutting costs for families is a Budget priority for Fine Gael.

Politics