Budget

05:00, 6 OCT 2025

Budget 2026: Big change to price of cigarettes on the way as smokers set to be hit by hike

Budget 2026 is set to confirm yet another unwelcome change for smokers with the price of cigarettes rising once again - but the price of a pint will remain unchanged

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Hospitality industry to win big in Budget as long-proposed VAT cut to be introduced

It’s believed that hotels will be excluded from the measure, but restaurants will be covered

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Government ignoring ‘populist outrage’ amid likely exclusion of 'desperately needed' energy credits in Budget

“Some 300,000 households, remember, are already unable to afford their electricity bills and these are working people who just cannot keep up," said Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald

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Second tier of child benefit will not be introduced in Budget 2026

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said earlier this week that a measure to that effect would be included

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Finance Minister gives verdict on tax breaks for developers: 'Risks and dangers'

Paschal Donohoe

Paschal Donohoe was speaking after Tanaiste Simon Harris said he was 'open to considering' tax breaks for developers

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Tanaiste insists one-off Budget measures are not a good way to run a country

The Fine Gael leader said "help is coming" on the cost of living in the Budget but added that one-off measures are "not a good way to run a country"

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Watchdog says Budget being planned with no 'clear roadmap' on fiscal policy

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council has also recommended a reduction in the planned Budget package amid "high uncertainty"

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We need to 'pull down' government spending, Paschal Donohoe says

Paschal Donohoe

People have highlighted how they are struggling with the cost of living in Ireland, particularly with food prices, despite a general downward trend in the rate of inflation

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Asthma Society urges Government to act in Budget amid affordability crisis impacting 450,000 people

New survey data from the organisation shows that 24 per cent of respondents reported going without asthma medication at least once in the past three months because they couldn’t afford it

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Reduction of 9% VAT rate for restaurants would cost the State €674 million

The latest Tax Strategy Group papers were published on Thursday

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Government unveils €9.4 billion budget package but warns of looming tariff threat

“Our Budget Day decisions could change depending on the economic environment we find ourselves in during the summer and beyond,” said Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe

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TD says €12 dole rise in Budget 'not feasible' as social welfare row deepens

The coalition is on yet another collision course over whether to increase pension rates and the social welfare rates to the same extent during Budget 2026.

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James Lawless accused of shirking college fee responsibility in 'rant' letter to Sinn Fein

Arguments over third-level fees dominated political discourse this week following Minister Lawless’ interview on RTÉ in which he suggested that “as things stand”, college fees will revert to €3,000 a year from September due to the absence of a cost of living package.

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Tanaiste denies rift in coalition but hints at further college fee cuts

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have been fighting via press release in recent days following Higher Education Minister James Lawless’ comments over the weekend, stating that fees would revert to €3,000 in September

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Central Bank Governor sends stark warning to Paschal Donohoe ahead of Budget 2026

In Governor Gabriel Makhlouf’s annual letter to Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe ahead of Budget 2026 in October, he warned of the dangers posed by the “narrow” income tax rates.

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Budget 2026 to be 'expansionary package' with most measures to take effect from January

Tánaiste Simon Harris said that while no decisions have been made for the upcoming budget, it is set to be an "expansionary package"

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Child benefit shake up in Budget talks as Taoiseach says 'nothing is off the table'

The Programme for Government commits to exploring a targeted Child Benefit. It follows calls for the introduction of a second tier of Child Benefit.

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Tough Budget 2026 decisions ahead with tax cuts for workers on the chopping block

The National Economic Dialogue was held in Dublin Castle on Monday, marking the start of the budgetary process

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Budgeting expert shares hugely helpful tip that 'prevents overspending'

Beth explained how she turned to zero-based budgeting to "save more money and prevent overspending"

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RTÉ to outsource editorial research for state events at cost of €180,000

The national broadcaster introduced a government-backed redundancy scheme aimed at cutting 400 jobs last week

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Social welfare Ireland: How to qualify for scheme to pay for electricity, home repairs and more

Even if you aren't eligible for other social welfare schemes, people can still apply for this one-off payment to help them pay expenses that you can't otherwise afford

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15 Budget money changes coming in January - social welfare increases, tax cuts and more

Starting in January 2025, several money changes will take effect, including increases in social welfare payments, Maternity and Paternity Benefits and a €125 energy credit for all households. Other changes include a rise in the minimum wage, a reduction in the Universal Social Charge and various tax exemptions.

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All of the cost of living changes in Budget 2025 taking effect from January 1

A number of changes will take place in the New Year thanks to Budget 2025, including payment increases, tax changes and brand new grants

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Oat flat whites and almond lattes spared from 'ridiculous' VAT increase amid fears of price hike

Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore said such a measure would have been “absolutely ridiculous”

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