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Careful Now
State spending watchdog concerned that Budget 2026 takes corporation tax receipts for granted
Climate emergency
Catherine Connolly says there is no 'recognition' of climate emergency in Budget 2026
childcare budget
Government slammed for lack of childcare measures after election promises
Opposition and childcare services organisations said that measures outlined today will not make a dent when it comes to tackling systemic childcare issues.
Derelict Property Tax
Property owners who fail to pay Derelict Tax could end up on tax defaulters list, says Donohoe
Housing Minister James Browne says the government is ‘declaring war’ on dereliction.
National Security
Disappointing and underwhelming: the verdict of defence and garda groups on today's budget
unhappy meal
'The Hamburglar is back in town': Why have politicians been talking about McDonald's all day?
ashling murphy
Jozef Puska's partner's life imploded when 'loving partner' became a killer, says barrister
As it happened
Budget 2026
Ministers defend Budget as Opposition fling accusations of unfulfilled promises
Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers announced the details of Budget 2026 in the Dáil this afternoon.
College Fees
Permanent €500 cut to college fees announced - but it will still cost you more than last year
Not happy
'I've never seen election promises abandoned so fast': Scathing opposition reaction to Budget
Buiséad 2026
Níos mó ná €36m breise curtha ar fáil don Ghaeltacht is Gaeilge i mBuiséad 2026 ag an Rialtas
hospitality sector
McBudget: Opposition criticises big companies being included in VAT cut for hospitality sector
Longford
Trial begins of man alleged to be pilot that flew aircraft carrying €8m of cocaine into Ireland
mo chara
UK's prosecution service appeals decision to throw out terror charge against Kneecap's Mo Chara
Aras 2025
Independent Ireland TDs urge voters not to spoil ballot and hint they will back Catherine Connolly
price at the pumps
Carbon tax increase for motorists to kick in from midnight, with further rise to come next year
Dundalk
'We will carry you with us forever': Mark, Louise and Evan O'Connor remembered at funeral mass
Cian O’Connor lovingly described the qualities of his parents and younger brother in a eulogy today.
Under the bus
Fianna Fáil TD takes aim at Taoiseach and Chambers over 'extensive pressure' to back Jim Gavin
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