Organisations are disappointed that there are no measures in place for the homeless in Budget 2026

David Hearne has been at the forefront of Forsa’s campaign for pay and pensions parity with other school staff.

Renter Chris Bond welcomes Budget 2026’s measures tackling the housing crisis but says they will be judged on how they affect housing supply.

The reduction from 13.5% to 9% will kick in from July next year.

The Irish Wheelchair Association, The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and AsIAm are concerned that the measures for disabled people fall short

Tuesday’s budget announcement included a €10 per week increase in pension payments, lower than last year’s €12 per week.

“They need to treat the special education crisis like it’s a house on fire,” Adrienne Doyle Whelan said.

The commencement of a new ‘Dublin-Derry airlink’ in 2026 was among the budgetary measures announced by the Government on Tuesday.

Pearse Doherty said the Government was abandoning election pledges.

The Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the economy will grow 3.3 per cent this year

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The Government will outline its annual Budget on Tuesday, amid scrutiny of its tax and expenditure priorities.

There are plans, it has been reported, to spend over €9 billion in this budget, but where will it go?

There was a backlash from parents and students when Minister for Higher Education James Lawless indicated in June that the temporary fee reduction would not be repeated this year.

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The Labour Party outlined its alternative budget and called on the Government to end child poverty.

Sinn Féin has defended putting forward a much larger alternative budget than the parameters set by Government, despite warnings from experts

A survey found that 60 per cent of people think the family home should be exempt

Pearse Doherty added that the net effect between the tax cuts proposed by Sinn Féin and measures such as targeting institutional investors and scrapping the landlord’s tax would generate €700 million in additional tax.

The Finance Minister has emphasised the ‘importance’ of the renters’ tax credit as he works on finalising the Budget.

The Minister of Finance, has said nobody is more aware than himself of the dangers of repeating the mistakes of the financial crash.

A ‘tighter’ fiscal stance in next month’s Budget is needed, according to an economic think tank.

The Tánaiste has denied there are tensions in Government over budget welfare increases

Social Protection Minister, Dara Calleary, said it is a vital payment heading into winter.

The Government is being told its spending plans for Budget 2026 are not necessary

Mr Martin said that in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, inflation had spiked “very, very” significantly, which had to be dealt with through targeted measures “to bring those figures down.”

The VFI said the majority of funds would flow directly to the smaller, traditional pubs that form the "backbone of community life" across rural Ireland.

The Tánaiste was speaking as Fine Gael held its annual think-in at a hotel in Co Westmeath.

The State’s economic watchdog recommended a reduction in the planned package amid ‘high uncertainty’.

Peter Burke said ‘the devil is in the detail’ of the trade agreement finalised on Sunday.

Government’s Tax Strategy Group outlines options targeting heavier and dirtier vehicles

The Minister told RTÉ about the possible impact of US tariffs.

Uncertainty around tariffs is “problematic” for Budget preparations and medium-term fiscal planning, the Taoiseach has said.

The Sinn Féin leader said the Government will be throwing struggling families ‘under the bus’ in October’s budget.

Housing Minister James Browne said a lot of tough decisions will be made as part of Budget 2026.

Micheál Martin ruled out continuing cost-of-living support payments.