74 m. ago Presidential election: €3,700 used for ‘research’ during visit to Syria, says Connolly campaign

Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys to have one-on-one debate this evening

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11 h. ago Civil servants' review of Budget 2026 shows poverty will rise next year

In a damning review, the body said Budget 2026 will lead to average income losses across all income groups.

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15 h. 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.

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15 h. 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.

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17 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

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

Child benefit remains at €140 per month per child.

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19 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.

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20 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.

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20 h. ago Jim Gavin’s solicitor says former tenant will be repaid €3,300 ‘subject to clarifying two issues’

Taoiseach ‘very sorry’ for Jim Gavin, denies leadership under threat

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21 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.

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21 h. ago Presidential race live updates: Journalist and Jim Gavin’s former tenant says it’s up to him if he wants to pay back €3,300

Taoiseach ‘very sorry’ for Jim Gavin, denies leadership under threat

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22 h. ago Presidential race live updates: Taoiseach ‘very sorry’ for Jim Gavin, denies leadership under threat

Campaign would have been incredibly bruising for Bertie Ahern, says Taoiseach

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23 h. ago Presidential race live updates: ‘I understand fully why people are angry,’ says Micheál Martin

Campaign would have been incredibly bruising for Bertie Ahern, says Taoiseach

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24 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.

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25 h. ago M50 breakdown, M7 crash, speeding protest among morning delays

M50 breakdown, M7 crash, speeding protest among morning delays - live updates  Dublin Live

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25 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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26 h. ago Presidential race live updates: Maria Steen calls for election to be cancelled; Martin faces FF grilling

The campaign trail continues with voting day just over two weeks away

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33 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.

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35 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.

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36 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.

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