Tag: Budget 2026
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Macron Bets on Lecornu II to Steer France Through Budget Turbulence
Macron Reappoints Lecornu as Prime Minister, Deepening the Political Chess Game In a move that reshapes the current winds of French politics, President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday, just days after Lecornu quit the job. The sudden reversal has amplified the country’s leadership crisis as Macron seeks to unite a…
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Budget 2026: Fuel costs rise as VAT cuts reshape Ireland
Budget 2026 in effect: what changed and what it means for households As Budget 2026 measures snapped into effect at midnight, households, businesses, and students are left recalibrating to a new mix of reliefs and costs. The government announced a package of tax changes and targeted supports designed to protect jobs and stimulate sectors like…
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FAI Budget €3m to Boost League of Ireland Academies
Introduction: A new chapter for Irish football academies The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has secured an additional €3 million in Budget 2026 to advance the professionalisation of 26 League of Ireland (LOI) academies. This injection sits atop the FAI’s existing €6 million annual government funding under a memorandum of understanding that runs until 2027.…
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FAI Gets €3m Boost to Professionalise 26 League of Ireland Academies
Irish Football Aims for a Stronger, More Professional Academy System The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has secured a €3 million boost in Budget 2026 to drive the professionalisation of 26 League of Ireland (LOI) academies. This funding follows the FAI’s existing €6 million annual government support under a memorandum of understanding running until 2027.…
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FAI Secures €3m Boost to Advance League of Ireland Academies
New funding rounds up the push to professionalise LOI academies The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has been allocated an additional €3 million in Budget 2026 to help professionalise 26 League of Ireland (LOI) academies. This top-up comes on top of the €6 million the government already provides to the FAI each year under a…
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Budget 2026: What’s in the Finance Plan for Social Welfare, Energy and more
Overview of Budget 2026 Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is due to unveil Budget 2026 amid cautious economic signals. While this year’s package is not being heralded as a game changer, officials stress a measured approach in light of uncertain winds ahead. The announced measures centre on targeted supports for households, a modest uplift in social…
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Budget 2026: €10 Social Welfare Rise and Key Measures
Overview: A €10 boost for social welfare The long-awaited Budget 2026 is set to be unveiled, with government officials signaling a cautious approach amid uncertain economic winds. The headline change confirmed ahead of the address is a €10 weekly increase across all social welfare payments, including the state pension. This marks a more gradual rise…
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Budget 2026: Social Welfare Up by €10 as Government Signals Careful Spending Ahead
What Budget 2026 Means for Social Welfare and Pensions The government has unveiled Budget 2026, highlighting a cautious approach in the face of uncertain economic winds. A core element of the package is a €10 weekly increase across all social welfare payments, including the state pension. While this marks an uplift for retirees, carers, and…
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What the July 2026 Hospitality VAT Cut Means for Businesses
Overview of the VAT Cut The government has announced a VAT reduction for eligible hospitality businesses, with the new rate set to come into effect from July 2026. The measure reduces VAT from 13.5% to 9% for qualifying operators, part of a broader budget package under discussion this week. Crucially, the relief applies to the…
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VAT Cut for Hospitality: What the July 2026 Reduction Means for Businesses
Overview of the VAT Cut for Hospitality In a move expected to ease pressures on the hospitality sector, the government has agreed a VAT reduction for eligible hospitality businesses, set to take effect from July 2026. The rate will fall from 13.5% to 9%, providing a potential savings boost for operators and, indirectly, for consumers.…