44 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

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

1 week ago Trump’s pharma clampdown threatens ‘dramatic’ fall in Irish corporation tax receipts

Report warns that pressure on Big Pharma to cut medicine prices in US could have bigger impact on tax take than relocation of plants

Events

1 week ago People who work should get priority for social housing, says Fianna Fáil’s Robert Troy

Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin says there is ‘no legal basis’ for Minister of State’s suggestion

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 DAA and Jacobs agree exit package of close to €1m, pending ministerial approval

The deal needs to be ratified by Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers

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 Ireland eyes gambling tax increase to offset hospitality VAT cut

Ireland eyes gambling tax increase to offset hospitality VAT cut  Yogonet

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