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Thousands of Irish renters could be set for €500 boost as part of Budget 2026

Thousands of Irish renters could be set to receive an extra €500 in tax credits as part of Budget 2026. Over the last two years, the rent tax credit has allowed renters to claim amounts worth up to €1,000 annually. This figure could be set to ...

30 Sept 2025 at 12:32

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'It is vital' - Carlow hoteliers urge government to put Irish tourism on a more stable footing

In advance of Budget 2026, Carlow-Kilkenny hoteliers are calling on the Government to deliver targeted measures to safeguard the long-term viability of Irish tourism and hospitality. The upcoming Budget takes place against a backdrop of ...

21 Aug 2025 at 18:53

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Tariff of 15% ‘challenging’ but avoids a trade war – Irish enterprise minister

A tariff rate of 15% is “challenging” but avoids a rate of 30% – which would have “closed the market” in the US, Ireland’s enterprise minister has said. Peter Burke said that the EU-US deal avoids both a trade war and EU ...

28 Jul 2025 at 20:46

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Central Bank calls on Government to widen its tax base

The Central Bank Governor has warned the Irish Government about the “vulnerability” of its narrow tax base. In a letter to the Minister for Finance, Gabriel Makhlouf said that Ireland should widen its tax base as the ...

30 Jun 2025 at 16:39

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Minister casts doubt over increase in rent tax credit ahead of budget

The Housing Minister has poured cold water over any plans to increase the rent tax credit in the upcoming budget, saying the country is living through “uncertain terms”. James Browne said he will negotiate with ...

09 Jul 2025 at 12:42

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Dublin mother says Budget makes no difference to her autistic son’s education

A Dublin mother whose son is autistic has said Budget 2026 would make no difference to her son’s education, and did not prioritise children with special needs. Budget 2026 provides for 1,717 new special needs ...

07 Oct 2025 at 16:37

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Carlow households could be eligible for little-known social welfare boost of over €400

Carlow households could be eligible for a little-known payment that could see them earning over €400 per year whilst also saving €160 per year. The Household Benefits Package (HBP) helps with the cost of ...

27 Oct 2025 at 12:55

National News

Sinn Fein defends size of alternative budget

Sinn Fein has defended putting forward a much larger alternative budget than the parameters set by Government, despite warnings from experts. The Government’s Summer Economic Statement set out a planned ...

02 Oct 2025 at 15:47

National News

'Here we go again' - Irish electricity customers facing new price hikes of over €200 per year

Thousands of Irish customers are bracing themselves as new price hikes have been announced that will likely cost households more than €200 extra per year. Energia, which serves over 250,000 homes and ...

09 Sept 2025 at 15:38

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Clare farmer and father-of-four says ‘no major changes’ from Budget 2026

A farmer and father-of-four from Co Clare has said that the budget will not make a massive difference to his family or farm. Daniel McMahon, from O’Callaghan’s Mills, who has been a suckler farmer ...

07 Oct 2025 at 18:04

National News

Over 70s across Ireland can now bring a companion on public transport for free

Older people across Ireland will now be able to bring a companion with them on public transport for free. As part of Budget 2025, the government announced that from September 29, 2025, all those ...

01 Oct 2025 at 16:47

National News

Cork restaurant owner welcomes ‘relief’ of VAT cut for hospitality

A Cork restaurant owner has said it is a “relief” to see a reduction in VAT for the hospitality industry in Budget 2026. The VAT rate is being reduced from 13.5% to 9% after a long campaign by ...

07 Oct 2025 at 17:03

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