Tag: Ireland budget
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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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Budget 2026 in effect: VAT cuts, fuel costs rise, and student grants updated
Budget 2026 measures take effect as midnight arrives As the clock struck midnight, several Budget 2026 measures announced in the Dáil yesterday began to impact households and businesses across Ireland. The government said the new package aims to support hospitality sectors, protect jobs, and invest in students and higher education, even as it navigates global…
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Budget 2026 Live: Core Social Welfare Rise, Wages Up, VAT Cuts and Housing Reforms
Overview of Budget 2026: What changed and why it matters Budget 2026 was delivered amid a climate of cost-of-living pressures and a push to relieve households while funding critical public services. The finance minister confirmed significant social and tax measures, including a €10 weekly increase to core social welfare rates and a series of targeted…
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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: 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…