David Murphy

Economics and Public Affairs Editor

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

10 things to watch out for in Budget 2026

With Ministers Donohoe and Chambers due to unveil the contents of Budget 2026 this afternoon, RTÉ's Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy looks at ten elements to watch out for during their Dáil speeches.

Budget 2026 • 07 Oct

No increase in tax bands in Budget 2026 - Donohoe

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has confirmed that tax bands will not be increased in next Tuesday's Budget.

Budget 2026 • 03 Oct

A viewpoint over O Connell Bridge and Dublin City

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

The domestic economy will grow by 3.2% this year and 2.6% in 2026, according to a forecast by consultancy EY.

Business • 01 Oct

The Greater Dublin Drainage scheme is subject to a judicial review

Bespoke legislation for Dublin sewage scheme considered

The Taoiseach has raised the possibility of using "bespoke legislation" to ensure a major sewage scheme for Dublin does not face further delays.

Dublin • 30 Sep

Tourist numbers rise by 1.2% in August - CSO

Tourist numbers in August, a key month for the hospitality industry, were up 1.2% compared to last year.

Business • 29 Sep

Where do our taxes go and where will they go in future?

Spending money wisely is perhaps one of the most important jobs for any government. Economic and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy looks at where Ireland's taxes go and where they will go in future.

Clarity • 28 Sep

The ESRI also questioned the Government's position of financially assisting companies to seek new markets abroad while opposing the EU-Mercosur deal, which would see more trade with South America

Govt warned of 'damaging' economic effect of Budget spend

The Government has been warned of the danger of overheating the economy with its planned €9.4 billion spending increase in the Budget next month by the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Budget 2026 • 25 Sep

Minister accepts Central Bank's spending assessment

The Central Bank has warned the Government's planned Budget package of €9.4bn of additional spending is "too large" and "unnecessary".

Budget 2026 • 18 Sep

Luxembourg's regulator to be quizzed on Israel decision

Luxembourg's financial regulator is going to be questioned by politicians tomorrow following its decision to approve paperwork to allow Israel raise money in the EU.

Business • 15 Sep

Talks to continue over future of Kenny Jacobs at daa

Talks are expected to continue over the coming days between legal representatives for the chief executive of the Dublin Airport Authority (daa) Kenny Jacobs and lawyers for the board of the organisation.

Business • 14 Sep