92 m. ago 'I have never seen election promises abandoned so fast': Opposition seeing red after Budget 2026

Tax cuts for developers, a meagre increase in social welfare, and no reduction to childcare costs were hot-button issues in the political reaction.

Politics

2 h. ago Minister accepts he didn't get welfare payment 'wish list' despite €10 increase

Pension, Jobseeker’s, and Disability Allowances are among the social welfare payments getting a €10 boost.

Economics

4 h. ago LIVE: Ministers accused of 'shafting workers royally' as opposition slams Budget

The Budget includes a VAT cut for restaurants and a €10 increase to weekly social welfare payments.

Politics

5 h. ago Pension, Jobseeker's, and Disability Allowances among social welfare payments getting €10 boost

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said Budget 2026 will help those “most in need”, “in a way that is affordable for Ireland”.

Economics

6 h. ago LIVE: Paschal Donohoe starts delivering what's expected to be most austere Budget in years

A €10 rise in social welfare rates and a cut in the VAT rate for the hospitality are anticipated.

Politics

8 h. ago LIVE: Budget 2026 to include €10 social welfare increase and VAT cut for developers

This year’s budget is being framed as the most austere in years.

Economics

9 h. ago Government to reveal minimum wage and social welfares rises in Budget

The government will unveil what it describes as a “pro-investment” Budget this afternoon with limited benefits for middle income workers.… The post Government to reveal minimum wage and social welfares rises in Budget appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

22 h. ago State pension and other social welfare rates to rise by €10 in Budget 2026

No increase on excise fuel duty meaning no rise for petrol and diesel prices in this year’s budget

Economics

29 h. ago Social welfare Ireland: Full list of people eligible for Budget 2026 Christmas bonus

Social welfare Ireland: Full list of people eligible for Budget 2026 Christmas bonus  MSN

Politics

49 h. ago Woman to stand trial on 19 charges of alleged social welfare fraud

A woman is to be sent forward for trial at the circuit court on 19 charges relating to alleged social… The post Woman to stand trial on 19 charges of alleged social welfare fraud appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

65 h. ago Social welfare Ireland October shakeup as payment schedule change on the way

Social welfare Ireland October shakeup as payment schedule change on the way  Dublin Live

Economics

3 d. ago Social welfare Ireland: Recipients warned of payment date change in weeks due to schedule shake up

Social welfare Ireland: Recipients warned of payment date change in weeks due to schedule shake up  MSN

Events

4 d. ago Final Budget 2026 social welfare payment updates with Christmas bonus, €12 hike and more

Final Budget 2026 social welfare payment updates with Christmas bonus, €12 hike and more  Dublin Live

Economics

5 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

8 d. ago Social welfare Ireland: Pensioners in line for weekly increase of €8 in Budget 2026

Social welfare Ireland: Pensioners in line for weekly increase of €8 in Budget 2026  MSN

Economics

1 week ago Social welfare Ireland: Government pinpoint two ‘priority payments’ for families in Budget 2026

Social welfare Ireland: Government pinpoint two ‘priority payments’ for families in Budget 2026  MSN

Politics

2 w. ago Social welfare Ireland: Thousands eligible for lump sum payment as 2025 scheme comes to end

Social welfare Ireland: Thousands eligible for lump sum payment as 2025 scheme comes to end  MSN

Economics

2 w. ago Fuel allowance to be paid out to 410,000 households from this week

You can qualify for fuel allowance if you are aged 66 or over, or getting certain long-term social welfare payments.

Politics

2 w. ago Social welfare Ireland: Three payments to help pay for heating and electricity bills

Social welfare Ireland: Three payments to help pay for heating and electricity bills  MSN

Economics

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