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Dublin Central by-election results LIVE as first tallies reveal surprise performances
Dublin
Counting is under way in the Dublin Central by-election, with early tallies showing Social Democrats candidate Daniel Ennis leading in a dramatic race for one of the Dail's most closely watched seats.
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Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch calls on public to vote: 'The importance of voting is very important'
Gerry The Monk Hutch
Hutch is trying for a seat for the second time after narrowly missing out in the 2024 general election
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Full list of everyday grocery items that have quietly surged in price across Ireland in 2025
Christmas
Inflation has risen by 3.2% over the past year, the highest annual rate since February 2024.
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Leo Varadkar issues brutal reality check on Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's political comeback plan
Gerry The Monk Hutch
Exclusive - Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch faces an uphill battle in the upcoming Dublin North Central by election.
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Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch social media accounts re-activate amid calls for him to run for the Dail in new by-election
Gerry The Monk Hutch
Speculation is rife that Gerry Hutch could throw his hat into the ring in the Dublin North Central by-election that will now take place after the shock departure of Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe
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Gerry Hutch 'urged to run in Dublin by-election' as family friend says: 'Maybe he should - he got lots of votes last time'
Gerry The Monk Hutch
Gerry Hutch (62) did not respond through his solicitor today as to whether he’s considering running in the Dublin North Central by-election
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Simon Harris to be Finance Minister as Paschal Donohoe resigns - triggering reshuffle
Simon Harris
Mr Donohoe’s resignation to take up a senior post at the World Bank has resulted in a reshuffle in posts held by Fine Gael ministers.
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Paschal Donohoe to step down as TD and take up new job
Paschal Donohoe
Mr. Donohoe's decision will result in a by-election in Dublin Central
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Budget 2026 chaos on RTE as furious public confronts money ministers
The Budget
Members of the public weren’t afraid to speak their mind on RTÉ Radio One’s Claire Byrne budget show
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Budget 2026 slammed as record homelessness goes unmentioned by ministers
Budget
Neither minister mentioned homelessness at all in their speeches on Tuesday
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Budget 2026: Big developers and fast food chains prioritised as the average Joe left in the cold
The Budget
The government have been slammed for doing nothing right now to tackle the cost-of-living crisis
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Budget 2026 as it happened - Christmas bonus confirmed and social welfare boost
Budget
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers unveiled the 2026 Budget on Tuesday
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Budget 2026: Disappointment for workers as pensioners set for €10 increase
The Budget
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers will announce Budget 2026 on Tuesday in the Dáil
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When is Budget 2026 and what's in it for you - social welfare, tax bands, cost of living supports
The Budget
Budget 2026 is just hours away and is expected to focus on social welfare, housing, childcare and tax measures, with changes to cigarette and vape prices.
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‘It would be huge’ - Shane Robinson makes final case for football academy funding ahead of Budget 2026
League of Ireland
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe will unveil his budget on Tuesday and all eyes in the FAI will be on Leinster House.
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Budget 2026: Christmas Bonus bombshell as social welfare hikes may go further than expected
Social Welfare
Budget 2026 is expected to cut 'universal' cost of living handouts but may include a Christmas Bonus and a €12 rise in core social welfare rates.
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New 'vape tax' to come into effect next month amid public health concerns
Vaping
As announced in Budget 2025, each millilitre of e-liquid will be subject to 50c tax
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Budget 2026: Vital €400 social welfare hike for thousands hangs in the balance
Social Welfare
The Government has ruled out 'universal' cost of living payments in Budget 2026, but a possible €400 boost to Carer's Allowance remains on the table.
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Budget 2026 hints at €500 social welfare hike that could make a real difference
The Budget
Government ministers have said Budget 2026 will not repeat last year's universal cost of living payment, but one group could be in line for a major €500 credit hike.
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Budget 2026 energy credit shock as €80 support hangs in the balance
The Budget
Ahead of Budget 2026, households across Ireland face rising energy bills and no guaranteed energy credit.
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Big €462 social welfare payout for thousands this week and it could increase soon
Social Welfare
An estimated 410,000 people across Ireland are set to receive the €462 Fuel Allowance social welfare payment this week, aimed at helping cover autumn and winter costs
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Budget 2026 social welfare bombshell as lump sum rumours officially quashed
The Budget
Taoiseach Michael Martin has said Budget 2026 is set to focus on targeted measures, with 'universal' lump sum payments officially ruled out.
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Budget 2026: What we know so far about social welfare boosts and Child Benefit scheme
The Budget
Budget 2026 is expected to see no repeat of last year's once-off payments or the introduction of the long-awaited two-tier Child Benefit scheme.
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Budget 2026: €22 social welfare boost proposed for one major group
Social Welfare
With Budget 2026 approaching, calls are growing for targeted social welfare increases to help older and vulnerable people cope with the cost of living.
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