The budget bet big on apartments. Will it help fix the housing crisis? – The Irish Times
Kick-starting the construction of apartments across Ireland appears to have been the main aim of the housing measures…
Budget to cut disposable incomes by 2% next year if wages grow as expected – ESRI – The Irish Times
Households will, on average, be 2 per cent worse off next year as a result of measures in…
Budget will mean lower household income with worse in store for poorer families, says ESRI – The Journal
Budget will mean lower household income with worse in store for poorer families, says ESRI The JournalBudget measures to…
Fast food giants set to cash in on hospitality VAT cut – The Irish Times
Highly profitable multinational fast-food operators stand to be the big winners from Budget 2026. The Government followed through…
Disappointing and underwhelming: the verdict of defence and garda groups on today's budget – The Journal
Disappointing and underwhelming: the verdict of defence and garda groups on today’s budget The JournalGarda overtime budget increased by…
Most apartment schemes should now be viable after Budget 2026 boost, Cairn Homes CEO says – The Irish Times
Budget measures aimed at rebooting apartment building should be the final piece needed to make “a majority” of…
Macron keeps everyone guessing as key allies swing against him – POLITICO
In a juddering political car wreck, the president on Monday accepted the shock resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien…
Little for middle-income earners amid VAT cuts and public spending – The Irish Times
Cuts in VAT and increased public spending in a range of areas left no room in Tuesday’s budget…
Catherine Connolly says there is no 'recognition' of climate emergency in Budget 2026 – The Journal
Catherine Connolly says there is no ‘recognition’ of climate emergency in Budget 2026 The JournalChicken breasts that were €5…
Budget Calculator 2026: What does the budget mean for you and your money? – The Irish Times
Budget Calculator 2026: What does the budget mean for you and your money? The Irish TimesAt a glance: Here…
Paschal Donohoe to cut funds tax and scrap stock trading duty on firms worth up to €1bn – The Irish Times
Tax on gains made by Irish investors in investment funds is set to be reduced and stamp duty…
Christmas bonus likely, renters’ tax credit to be extended, no personal tax package – The Irish Times
The Government is taking the wraps off its first budget since being installed at the start of the…