There was very little in Budget 2026 for small landlords, despite many selling up, Ms Condon said.

The figures in the document do not include any new policy measures to be announced as part of the 2026 Budget process.

Ireland has recovered more than 13 billion euro – plus interest – in corporation tax from US tech giant Apple.

Taoiseach Simon Harris said he is not ‘going to provide a running commentary on’ the timing of the election.

Fiona Kearney said there is a need for targeted supports to address child poverty rather than universal benefits like double child benefit payments.

Maurice Deverell, who lives in Dun Laoghaire, said there has been a significant decline in the number of landlords in the last two years.