58 m. 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

79 m. 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

3 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

4 h. ago Workers ‘royally screwed’ with ‘sweet package’ for big landlords in Budget 2026, says Sinn Féin

Social Democrats say Government delivered ‘McBudget’ giveaway for fast food chains and developers

Politics

5 h. 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

5 h. ago 'I've never seen election promises abandoned so fast': Scathing opposition reaction to Budget

The main opposition parties argued that it will only serve to make ordinary people worse off.

Politics

5 h. ago LIVE: Ministers defend Budget as Opposition fling accusations of unfulfilled promises

Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers announced the details of Budget 2026 in the Dáil this afternoon.

Politics

6 h. ago LIVE: Ministers defend Budget as Opposition fling accusations of unfilled promises

Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers announced the details of Budget 2026 in the Dáil this afternoon.

Politics

6 h. ago 'Time to deliver' on Dublin Metrolink as project allocated €2bn in Budget 2026

'Time to deliver' on Dublin Metrolink as project allocated €2bn in Budget 2026  Dublin Live

Politics

6 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

6 h. ago Budget Calculator 2026: What does the budget mean for you and your money?

Use our calculator to find out what this year's budget means for you and your money

Politics

6 h. ago Budget 2026 first look: Increases in R&D tax credit, Enterprise Ireland allocation

Budget 2026 first look: Increases in R&D tax credit, Enterprise Ireland allocation  Silicon Republic

Politics

7 h. ago McBudget: Opposition criticises big companies being included in VAT cut for hospitality sector

The reduced VAT rate for food-led hospitality services and hairdressers will come into effect next July.

Politics

7 h. ago TG4 receives additional €5.4m in Budget 2026 to expand children’s programming and news service

Irish language broadcaster’s annual funding has increased considerably since 2020 but remains below its target level

Politics

7 h. ago LIVE: Opposition start laying into Budget, accusing government of 'abandoning' workers

Government ministers have delivered the details of Budget 2026 in the Dáil.

Politics