Further energy credits considered for Budget Two further energy credits are being considered as part of this month's budget, however both will likely be less than €200. Ireland • 01 Oct
Govt set to introduce measures for renters, landlords The Government is set to increase the €500 credit for renters and introduce a tax concession for small landlords in next month's Budget. Politics • 16 Sep
Energy supports for households and businesses in Budget Households and businesses will get financial support in the Budget to help pay energy bills this winter, the Taoiseach has confirmed. Business • 25 Jul
Govt working to tackle overspending in health budget Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has said he is working "intensely" with Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to tackle overspending in the health budget. Business • 19 Jul
Paper explores cost of hiking social welfare payments A €1 increase in the personal rates of all weekly paid social welfare schemes in October's budget would cost €69.4 million, according to new estimates. Business • 18 Jul
What to know about gifting money for your children's homes John Lowe of Money Doctors.ie regularly receives queries from parents on a variety of financial issues concerning their children. living • 29 Nov 22
Donohoe and Doherty clash in tense Budget debate Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty went head to head – in what was arguably their most tense exchange to date, … Prime Time • 28 Sep 22
5 things to watch for in Doherty v Donohoe debate Last year's debate between Paschal Donohoe and Pearse Doherty was a sparky affair, writes Louise Byrne. Here are the issues you can expect to see … Prime Time • 27 Sep 22
'The right direction' - Parents on childcare measures Parents have welcomed the reduction in childcare fees announced in the Budget. But, as everyday costs such as groceries surge, they fear that they won't … Prime Time • 28 Sep 22
Budget will be 'a delicate balancing act', says IFAC The Government faces a "delicate balancing act" in September's Budget, according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Business • 31 Aug 22
Fiscal council warns over reliance on corporation tax Budgetary watchdog, the Fiscal Advisory Council, has said strong corporation tax receipts should "not be relied on to fund permanent spending increases". Business • 05 Jul 22
Opposition say Budget plans too little and too late Opposition parties have criticised the Government's Summer Economic Statement, saying the Government needs to go further, sooner. Summer Economic Statement • 04 Jul 22
The Summer Economic Statement: What you need to know The Summer Economic Statement is a document that sets out the parameters of the forthcoming Budget. That means, in broad terms, how much 'new' money … Economy • 04 Jul 22
Workers 'need help' in Budget to offset inflation costs Childcare worker Eilish Balfe says some in her industry have been forced to turn to food banks due to the rising cost of living. Ireland • 04 Jul 22
Budget to include 'once-off' 6.5% spending increase The Government's Summer Economic Statement shows the forthcoming Budget will contain spending and tax measures equal to €6.7 billion. Economy • 04 Jul 22
Limits to what can be done in Budget - Donohoe Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said there is one pot of money, taxes, to pay for everything and ultimately there must be a balance … Business • 20 Jun 22
Preparing October's Budget will be 'complex' - Donohoe Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has said that the preparation of October's Budget will be complex and challenging. Business • 10 Jun 22
Call for €10 rise in core welfare rates in budget An increase of €10 per week in core social welfare rates, enhancing the support grant for carers and a single rate state pension are among … Business • 06 Sep 21
Donohoe says public finances still within budget The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe has said the public finances are still within the overall budget published last October. Business • 16 Feb 21
Details of EU budget agreed by EU parliament The European Parliament and EU governments' negotiators have agreed the details of the EU's 2021-2027 budget, clearing a crucial step for the activation of the … World • 10 Nov 20
Budget 2021 - rewriting the rule book There's less than a month to go until Budget 2021, but already it's shaping up to be unlike any other we've known in recent memory. Budget 2021 • 25 Sep 20
Ibec calls for €6bn support for businesses in Budget Employers' group Ibec has called on the Government to provide an additional €6bn in supports for businesses in the upcoming Budget. Budget 2021 • 25 Sep 20
SME Recovery Ireland sets out Budget wish list SME Recovery Ireland has set out its Budget Submission today, which is aimed at building long-term SME resilience and sustaining SME recovery. Business • 09 Sep 20
July Stimulus: What businesses say they need to survive The July stimulus package, which is aimed at saving businesses and jobs amid the Covid-19 pandemic, is due to be published by the Government early … Business • 19 Jul 20
10 things you need to know about pensions: Part 2 In the second of two parts, John Lowe of Money Doctors explains the first 5 of 10 things you need to know about pensions. News • 19 Jun 20
