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Picture of Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe as they present budget 2025 at Government Buildings

Fuel costs up as some Budget measures come into effect

Some Budget measures announced in the Dáil yesterday came into effect at midnight, with around two-and-a-half cent added to the cost of a litre of petrol and diesel, and tobacco products increasing by 50c.

Evara CEO Michael Hynes standing in front of breakfast tables and screen at the KPMG post budget briefing

Lots of tasters for Irish businesses in Budget 2026, KPMG

A yellow crane looming over an almost complete apartment building site surrounded by scaffolding

Government uses Budget tax changes to try to fix housing

Analysis and Comment

A woman in a high vis vest carries a container of packaged sandwiches

Greencore lifts profit outlook for second time

Lack of tax cuts to hit workers in the pocket

Lack of tax cuts to hit workers in the pocket

Ireland had the eighth highest average interest rate on new mortgages in the Euro Area at the end of August

Average mortgage interest rate dips in August

Mary Lou McDonald speaking in the Dáil

Live Ordinary people worse off after Budget - McDonald

Google launches new AI mode search tool in Ireland

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Budget 2026

Peter Burke, the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Hospitality sector VAT cut to 'inject viability' - Burke

Cad a bhí sa cháinaisnéis don Ghaeilge?

Cad a bhí sa cháinaisnéis don Ghaeilge?

Evara CEO Michael Hynes standing in front of breakfast tables and screen at the KPMG post budget briefing

Lots of tasters for Irish businesses in Budget 2026, KPMG

Financial advisor breaks down Budget 2026

Mary Lou McDonald speaking in the Dáil

Live Ordinary people worse off after Budget - McDonald

Lack of tax cuts to hit workers in the pocket

Lack of tax cuts to hit workers in the pocket

Picture of Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe as they present budget 2025 at Government Buildings

Fuel costs up as some Budget measures come into effect

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Budget 2026: How did a renting family and a pensioner do?

A yellow crane looming over an almost complete apartment building site surrounded by scaffolding

Government uses Budget tax changes to try to fix housing

Analysis and Comment

Business journalist Adam Maguire

Watch: Budget 2026 in 60 seconds

Budget 2026 was announced by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers

Who are Budget winners and what groups won't be happy

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How will Budget 2026 impact your finances?

Technology & Innovation

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ABB sells robots business to SoftBank for $5.38 billion

Google launches new AI mode search tool in Ireland

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AMD signs AI chip-supply deal with OpenAI

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What does the tech sector want from Budget 2026?

PPARS

P-PARS Computer System

Photo of Tánaiste Simon Harris opening Enovus Labs’ new R&D lab at TU Dublin

Dublin space tech company opens new lab

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Data centres in space? Jeff Bezos thinks it's possible

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US Tariffs

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BMW shares drop after profit forecast cut on tariff

Trump imposing new 25% large truck tariff from November 1

Aston Martin forecasts bigger loss for fiscal 2025

Stellantis plans $10 billion in US investments - report

Stellantis, Volvo shares up as US sales defy tariff fears

Steel jumped into the spotlight early this year after US President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on foreign steel and aluminium imports to 50%

EU plans to cut steel import quotas, hike tariffs to 50%

Pfizer does deal with Trump on prescription drug prices

Nike CEO warns of more work ahead as China lags

The new survey reveals that the euro zone remains the top target region for Enterprise Ireland companies, followed by the UK and the US

97% of exporters expect to expand into new markets - EI

US President Donald Trump address at Pentagon

US to impose 100% tariff on movies made outside the US

Spirits exports up in 2024 but tariffs loom for producers

AstraZeneca moves to direct US listing, keeps UK listing

Work

Lack of tax cuts to hit workers in the pocket

Lack of tax cuts to hit workers in the pocket

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Brendan Ogle loses discrimination appeal

A complaint under the Employment Equality Act 1998 has been rejected at the Workplace Relations Commission (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Care service manager loses mocking hands claim at WRC

The C&AG examination was undertaken to review the compliance with the funding framework in place for the delivery and operation of remote working hubs

'Minimal evidence of checks' of remote working hubs

Corporate image of hands typing on a laptop keyboard in an outdoor environment, perhaps a balcony, a garden or a rooftop terrace.

Increase in number of workers changing jobs - survey

Woman in her 40s woman uses digital tablet to pay and tip the barista in Santa Monica, California. Smart phone tech and contactless payment concepts.

Beautician denied thousands of euro worth of card tips

Picture of a man in a suit holding an award

8 new businesses awarded Best Managed Companies accolade

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Analysis & Comment

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Lack of tax cuts to hit workers in the pocket

Lack of tax cuts to hit workers in the pocket

A yellow crane looming over an almost complete apartment building site surrounded by scaffolding

Government uses Budget tax changes to try to fix housing

Analysis and Comment

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What does the tech sector want from Budget 2026?

Fiat is the cornerstone of the Agnelli empire - but it's no longer its most valuable asset

Fiat Feud: The succession row within 'Italy's Kennedys'

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No one-off measures expected as cost of living looms

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The Business of Climate

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IEA trims renewables outlook as US policy shifts

Denmark's Orsted raises $9.35 billion in share issue

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Tesla beats delivery estimates on sales boost

Cavan's Galetech Group to create 65 jobs

Two men dressed in suits cut the ribbon of a new industrial facility

Ecocem opens new research and innovation lab in France

Gas Networks Ireland said the increase in demand for gas in August was partly driven by increased use in electricity generation

Gas demand up 9% year-on-year in August

A woman and three men stand beside two cars and an electric vehicle charger

ePower raises €30m in biggest ever funding round

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Your money

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Yuno Energy announces price freeze for customers

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Irish banks to launch instant payments across euro zone

Paschal Donohoe

No increase in tax bands in Budget 2026 - Donohoe

Picture of a business woman in an office with desks, computers and workers behind her

AIB urges vigilance amid new investment scams

PrepayPower to freeze electricity & gas prices for winter

a woman in a supermarket with a shopping trolley using her phone

Will Budget 2026 do anything about prices you pay for groceries?

Health insurance policy brochure with paperwork. There is also a stethoscope, mobile phone and digital tablet in the image.

46% of Irish population now have health insurance - HIA

Low earners can spend up to 33% of income on healthy food

The new BPFI report shows 4,536 mortgages were approved in August

17% reduction in mortgages approved last month - report

Mortgage arrears at lowest level since 2009: Central Bank

PTSB has announced deposit rate increases of up to 0.5% but decreases of 0.25% on other certain products

PTSB cuts mortgage rates, makes changes to deposit rates

Haven cuts its Green 4 year fixed mortgage rate

Business Brainstorm

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A group of tourists outside Wynns Hotel in Abbey Street in Dublin as the Luas tram passes by

What tax, which could bring in €213m, won't be in Budget 2026?

Why Metrolink is a much needed connection for north Co Dublin

Why so many companies are investing in weather forecasting

a woman in a supermarket with a shopping trolley using her phone

Will Budget 2026 do anything about prices you pay for groceries?

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JULY 7: President of the Eurogroup Paschal Donohoe attends the Eurozone Economy and Finance Ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium on July 7, 2025. (Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu via Getty Images)

A history of Irish budgets

Adult woman signing contract during interview with lawyer

The curse of legalese: why don't solicitors use plain English?

'The more we earn, the less likely we are to take time off - and the reward for work turns out to be more work'

Why do we work?

Work and careers

Women working from stalls on the west side of George's Street at Stephen Street, Dublin 1927.

Why did Dublin authorities try to ban street trading in 1920s?

IVEAGH TRUST FLATS_PATRICK ST DUBLIN

Houses of Guinness: how Edward Guinness changed housing in Dublin

The end-users of banking apps, hospital portals, online shopping platforms and delivery systems rely on Indian software providers far more than they may realise. Photo: Getty Images

Why Trump's tariffs could make the apps on your phone worse

Science and Technology

How employee ownership trusts allow workers to own their business

Research found that shoppers' brains may interpret empty space as a warning sign. Photo: RTÉ

Why empty supermarket shelves make you uneasy

Business Watch and Listen

Evara CEO Michael Hynes standing in front of breakfast tables and screen at the KPMG post budget briefing

Lots of tasters for Irish businesses in Budget 2026, KPMG

PwC's Head of Tax Paraic Burke described the Government's Action Plan on Competitiveness as being very light on real actions that could be taken

Calls to increase the R&D tax credit for businesses

The Tucson pump subject the safety alert

Electrocution risk from 114,000 circulating pumps - CCPC

Online payment concept. Over shoulder view of a woman accessing a mobile banking app on her smartphone, highlighting the ease of digital finance management. Internet bank, money transaction, fintech,

Irish banks to launch instant payments across euro zone

IMI CEO Shane O'Sullivan sitting at a desk with a cup in front of him

Strategic leadership gaps threaten Irish competitiveness

Fanad Lighthouse pictured from the coastline

Lighthouse tourism worth €33m annually, new report states

The Appeals Centre currently covers Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Threads and Pinterest

Nudity, bullying and hate speech among appeals complaints

A viewpoint over O Connell Bridge and Dublin City

GDP in Ireland to rise by 9% due to strong exports

High profile cyber attacks often down to basic errors

Spirits exports up in 2024 but tariffs loom for producers

Directors cited increased regulation and rising costs as a key concern - but most wanted the Budget to focus on tackling infrastructure bottlenecks

Prioritise infrastructure in Budget 2026 - IoD poll

Photo of front enterance of Atlantic Technological University (ATU)

'Ludicrous' that professors can't be appointed at ATU

Agribusiness

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Nestle quits alliance on cutting dairy methane emissions

Fishing boats in Killybegs Co Donegal

Fishing industry facing 'economic Armageddon'

Big rise in farming entrepreneurial income in Midlands

Three black and white cows stand in a field

Bovine TB budget exceeded each year since 2020 - C&AG

Group of people about the cut the ribbon on a new manufacturing facility

Kerry sets up new Biotechnology Centre in Leipzig

Man in a suit posing beside a fountain

Origin Enterprises' annual profits and revenues rise

Crowds attending day one of the National Ploughing Championships at Tullamore, Co Offaly

5 takeaways from the National Ploughing Championships

Analysis and Comment

Man in a suit posing for a photo in a suit

Tirlán announces retirement of Frank Tobin

Tractor ploughing at national championships

Retaining nitrates derogation for farmers 'a priority'

Three men holding Irish Country Meats holding a box and lamb products

Irish Country Meat secures lamb deal for US markets

The Herdwatch team with their award for Innovation Champion

AI farm management tool wins Innovation Award

Trapped on the farm: how pension gap keeps older farmers at work

C&AG Report 2024

Just €3.9m of €190m energy support fund paid out - C&AG

Criminal Justice Operational Hub spend below budget

About €5.5 billion has been paid by the Department of Education to schools between 2015 and 2024

Full listing of school grant schemes 'not maintained'

State overpaid millions to IPAS providers - report

'Misunderstanding' behind ministerial pension errors

OPW paid €20m to lease 2 buildings that stayed unoccupied

science children (Getty)

Children's science museum promise posed unnecessary risk

The delivery of social and affordable housing, along with other housing supports were the main reasons for which funding was provided in 2024.

Govt funding to local authorities up 28% to €8.6 billion.

Over 20% of jobseekers' allowance claimants overpaid

€1.9 billion collected from VRT & motor tax in 2024

Dept's housing spending doubles from '21 to '24 - report

The C&AG examination was undertaken to review the compliance with the funding framework in place for the delivery and operation of remote working hubs

'Minimal evidence of checks' of remote working hubs

Startup Nation

Group of people holding award certificates

Start-Ups success on South Dublin New Frontiers Programme

Two women and a man stand in a field posing with a scientific instrument

Three Start-ups Join ESA BIC Ireland at NovaUCD

Picture of Dermot Casey, CEO of the Industry Research and Development Group

IRDG launches leadership programme for SMEs

A woman and a man pose for a photo at the window of a high rise office

1,500th resident start-up for Guinness Enterprise Centre

Two women and three men pose for a photo to mark a year of the National Enterprise Hub

6,500 Irish SMEs helped by National Enterprise Hub so far