Changes to set up middle-class savings scheme could be made in next budget, Harris says
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Armada Hotel in Co Clare invests €2.5m to expand next door
Family-owned hospitality group in Co Clare is hoping investment in new facilities will lead to 20% uplift in occupancy
Almost one in seven homes struggle with electricity bills
More than 297,313 homes were behind with their electricity bills at the end September, and almost 180,000 had fallen behind with gas bills
Ireland has ‘elevated’ chance of S&P upgrade to within a notch of AAA in 2026
While credit ratings should affect borrowing costs for governments and countries, markets often price debt before agencies act
Carers get a fright on tax but other budget measures bring better news
Many measures announced in Budget 2026 are kicking in at various stages during this year but some you will need to actively claim
Government approves €75m in funding to support post office network
Irish Postmasters’ Union previously warned of widespread closures if monetary support was not increased
NTMA hires investment banks to sell €4bn in national debt
State agency plans to issue €10bn to €14bn in long-term debt this year compared to €8.25bn last year
Government spending last year was €4bn higher than planned, Ifac warns
Failure to factor in widespread 2025 spending overruns in budget forecasts mean they are likely to be repeated this year, budgetary watchdog warns
Saving in Ireland in 2026: Five savings available to counteract PRSI rise and inflation
With few savings on offer from October’s budget, you will have to rely on your own financial nous this year
Ireland’s budgetary watchdog effectively flying blind when it comes to assessing budget
Spending of windfall corporation taxes is an exercise in political expediency that we will almost certainly regret when the tide goes out
More than 1.5m social welfare recipients to receive average of €520 more in 2026 - as increases come into effect today
Increases agreed under Budget 2026 to take effect from Thursday
Budget measures including rise in minimum wage to take effect on Thursday
Overall spending increased by €9.4bn, bringing total voted expenditure for coming year to €117bn
Revenue warned Government over controversial apartment VAT cut ahead of Budget 2026
Intention of lower 9% VAT rate was to encourage more apartment and was never expected to lead to reduced prices for the consumer
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