The Government has described Budget 2027 as being "fair to working people" in Ireland in a time of growing volatility. Minister for Finance Simon Harris and Minister for Public Expenditure…
Business group Ibec said it welcomed Budget 2027's strong emphasis on workforce transition and praised the decision to unlock €150m from the National Training Fund (NTF). Ibec said that given…
The standard rate of Capital Gains Tax is being reduced from 33% to 31%. Minster for Finance Simon Harris said the changes were made in a bid to encourage entrepreneurship,…
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Funding of €1.2 billion has been allocated in the Budget for a public sector pay deal. The money will be used to address all elements of both the last public…
There's been a mixed reaction from farming groups to the agricultural measures announced in Budget 2027, with the Irish Farmers' Association seeking further measures to address surging costs. The fuel-income…
The health service is to receive over €29 billion next year in total funding - its highest ever allocation. It means there will be an extra €1.6 billion for day-to-day…
The Government is to extend the temporary reduced fuel excise rates until the end of February 2027, and gradually restore them over the following four months. The cuts, which were…
Ireland's ambition must go beyond using new technology to make old processes faster in the public service, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said. Jack Chambers told the…
Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has announced a permanent reduction to the third level student contribution fee of €150. Speaking in the Dáil as he delivered his Budget 2027…
A full year of income support for artists worth €34.4m has been announced as part of a €1.3bn package under Budget 2027 for the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.…
The €550 cap on childcare costs announced in the budget will only relate to service providers receiving "core" funding from the State - meaning 7% of providers will fall outside…