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And yet the Government is still speaking out of both sides of its mouth

Overall rate of business failure well below long-term average, says PwC Ireland

Tánaiste Simon Harris counters that public spending reached ‘almost unimaginable’ levels when Labour was in power

Students at the demonstration highlighted how housing difficulties have pushed many to the margins of the traditional university experience

Budget 2027: Sinn Féin eyes 3% ‘solidarity tax’ and €600 for additional properties, while offering €500 ‘essentials card’

Labour, Sinn Féin and Social Democrats are going all in on the cost of living

John Moran’s proposal to increase LPT in Limerick by 25 per cent for three years was voted down by Limerick council

Hospitality chiefs gather on Thursday for industry conference

Not for the first time in this country, it appears as though eaten bread is soon forgotten

The Government needs to be bold and strategic in ensuring that we can fund infrastructure delivery

Dominic Coyle from The Irish Times and experts from PwC will be on hand to answer your questions on Budget Day

€15,000 income threshold for Childcare Services Tax Relief set to be increased

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Cian O’Callaghan says reported €7.50 pension increase ‘doesn’t even keep pace with inflation’

How will changes in income tax bands, USC and credits affect you?

Inside Politics: Dáil bids farewell to renowned Irish Times columnist and colour writer Miriam Lord

Government should focus on reducing costs of good and services to provide long-term savings for consumers

Vital utility should not be a means through which profit can be extracted from consumers

Negotiations on size and structure of package to intensify in coming days, say sources

Germany and five other countries say the bloc’s proposed €1.9 trillion budget must be reduced to secure their backing

Simon Harris says he is ‘not going to stand for’ misinformation around the introduction of carbon tax

The report also found the number of primary teachers in Ireland increased by 27 per cent over the last seven years, which is much higher than the OECD average

Thinktank says Coalition should be trying to tackle State’s underlying deficit

Our six family groups have all made savings in their tax bills over the past decade

Inside Politics: Fuel protests on Ministers’ minds with budget nearing

Top 1000: Across all sectors of the economy, lowering the tax burden on work stands out as a key ask, as well relief on energy costs and supports for investment and entrepreneurship

The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

This is not a competitive market working for the consumer

Officials resisting further steps towards scrapping means test for carer’s allowance in Budget negotiations

Half a million people are behind their on gas and electricity bills as soaring fuel costs squeeze households – what can they do?

Ministers told no longer sufficient funds to pay for measures agreed by Ministers over recent months

It may be some time before the ‘winners’ realise that the budget goodies were a costly mistake

Meeting of over 1,000 people in Co Westmeath hears range of demands for Government

Dara Calleary expects ‘targeted investment where people are feeling the pinch most at the moment’

St Patrick’s Mental Health Services sees ‘noticeable increase’ in those seeking support amid lessening stigma

Interest rate on US government 10-year debt reached its highest level since 2007, with Ireland on an inflationary knife edge

In 10 days Simon Harris and Jack Chambers will present their budget – in Government back rooms the horse-trading with fellow Ministers is in full swing

Tánaiste understood to have accepted document from the group saying he would consider it

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

A continued lower carbon tax on home heating oil is an ‘absolute consideration’, Jack Chambers says

State already has insufficient accommodation for those in higher education, James Lawless says

Business Today: The best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Budget is chance to help parents struggling with high creche bills and depleted incomes

Regulations and planning requirements hinder renovation work, claims Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland

Payment seen in Department of Social Protection as ‘first step’ in acknowledging additional costs people with disabilities face

Over two thirds of 18- to 24-year-olds say they are considering a move abroad, and 71% believe life would be better elsewhere

Money will be paid in addition to SEAI grant of up to €1,800 for solar PV systems

Businesses are pushing back on the possibility of another hike in the minimum wage in the budget

Pearse Doherty warns of more increases in electricity prices before Budget 2027 and criticises cut in energy credits