Budget 2024

The Restaurants Association of Ireland said the Government must provide targeted support to the hospitality sector in October's budget to avoid further closures

612 food-led hospitality businesses close since VAT hike

A total of 612 restaurants, cafes, gastropubs and other food serving hospitality businesses have closed over the last year, research from the Restaurants Association of Ireland has found.

Business • 09 Sep 24

Heather Humphreys said there were lots of supports to help people get back to work and Ireland is at full employment (File image)

No policy rationale to boost long-term unemployment rate

The Minister for Social Protection has said she does not believe there is a policy rationale for increasing welfare payments for the long-term unemployed.

Politics • 01 Aug 24

Plans for a big cut to the rate of VAT on bicycles and electronic bikes were dropped at the last minute in the run-up to Budget 2024

Plans for reduced bike VAT rate in Budget 2024 dropped

Plans for a significant cut to the rate of VAT on bicycles and electronic bikes were dropped at the last minute in the run-up to last year's budget.

Business • 19 Jan 24

A reduction in the Universal Social Charge rate from 4.5% to 4% is among the changes

Budget 2024 tax changes come into effect

A series of Budget 2024 tax changes intended to help individuals with their finances and the ongoing cost of living crisis have come into effect.

Ireland • 01 Jan 24

Department of Finance officials told the Minister that even targeted mortgage interest relief should be avoided on 'the grounds of fairness'

Finance warned McGrath against mortgage interest relief

Finance Minister Michael McGrath was strongly advised by officials and the Central Bank not to introduce any mortgage interest relief measures in this year's budget.

Business • 15 Dec 23

Michael McGrath (L) and Paschal Donohoe presented the Budget to the Dáil in October

Finance Bill passes all stages in Dáil after debate

The Finance Bill has passed all stages in the Dáil and will now move to the Seanad for consideration before being sent to President Michael D Higgins for signature.

Politics • 23 Nov 23

A team from the IMF has just concluded its annual review of the Irish economy

IMF warns on 'considerable external risks' for economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the Irish economy has "strengthened considerably" on the back of strong tax revenues but the positive outlook is "clouded by considerable external risks".

Business • 03 Nov 23

Consument sentiment fell sharply in September, but has seen somewhat of a bounce-back this month

Consumer sentiment improves following Budget measures

Consumer sentiment has improved slightly this month, boosted by the measures announced in Budget 2024.

Business • 31 Oct 23

The Bill also includes the other tax changes announced in the Budget

Changes to corporation tax published in Finance Bill

The Finance Bill, which puts the tax changes announced in last week's Budget into legislation, has been published by the Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath.

Business • 19 Oct 23

Households are to automatically get three €150 credit payments on electricity bills

Govt agrees dates for energy credit, welfare payments

The Government has agreed the payment dates for energy credits and extra welfare payments which were included in the cost of living package in last week's Budget.

Budget 2024 • 17 Oct 23

Milly Tuomey passed away at the age of 11 (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Mother who lost girl to suicide disappointed by Budget

Fiona Tuomey, who lost her 11-year-old daughter Milly to suicide almost eight years ago, believes the latest budget for mental health services is 'exceptionally disappointing' as she outlined the deficiencies that continue in this sector.

Ireland • 14 Oct 23

Mortgage relief could yet be banana skin for Govt

History shows that in many Budgets, there has been an unexpected banana skin of some sort. A measure – big or small - that comes back, either quickly, or over time, to take the feet out from under the Government of the day.

Business • 14 Oct 23

The analysis predicts growth will converge to just 1% by 2050

Ireland's economic growth will slow by 2050 - report

A new report has suggested that Ireland's economic growth will slow over the medium to long-term due to a range of factors, including the ageing of the population.

Business • 13 Oct 23

Overall, the ESRI estimates the Budget package will increase household disposable income on average by 2% (file image)

ESRI: Lower earners gain proportionately more in Budget

The Economic and Social Research Institute has said Tuesday's Budget was "progressive", meaning lower income groups will benefit proportionately more than higher income groups.

Business • 12 Oct 23

The €64.1m for disability services is for '2024 New Development Measures' (file image)

Criticism over Budget allocation for disability sector

The leader of the Social Democrats has criticised the allocation of money for disability services in Budget 2024.

Budget 2024 • 12 Oct 23

€22.5bn was allocated in the Budget for the public health system (file image)

Donnelly left 'hang out to dry' over health Budget - SF

Sinn Féin has claimed that the Government left Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly "hang out to dry" over the allocation of funds to health in the Budget.

Politics • 12 Oct 23

Minister Catherine Martin speaking at a Budget 2024 press conference (Pic: Photocall Ireland)

Arts Council funding increased to €134m for 2024

€1.9m for regional arts infrastructure and increased funding for TG4 also announced.

Budget 2024 • 12 Oct 23

The scheme will cover awards at Levels 6,7, or 8 and will be open to applicants with incomes below €55,924

SUSI expanded to include part-time third level students

People studying part-time at undergraduate level will be eligible for a SUSI grant for fees from September 2024.

Education • 12 Oct 23

Ministers Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe

How two Budget announcements could have lasting impact

Robert Shortt analyses how two moves delivered in Budget 2024 may have a long-lasting legacy

Ireland • 11 Oct 23

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue (Photo credit: Rolling News)

No provision for voluntary dairy reduction scheme

No financial provision has been made for a voluntary dairy reduction scheme in Budget 2024.

Agriculture • 11 Oct 23

We spoke to people in Newbridge, Co Kildare about their thoughts on Budget 2024

Watch: What do you think about Budget 2024?

Budget 2024 was announced by the Government yesterday and we've been speaking to people in Newbridge, Co Kildare to see what they liked - and did not like - about the measures that were unveiled.

Leinster • 11 Oct 23

We teamed up with Ian Prenty, a tax partner with Deloitte, to answer some of the most common questions on Budget 2024.

Watch: Your questions answered on Budget 2024

You have been asking plenty of questions about the Budget on our social media platforms.

Budget 2024 • 11 Oct 23

A financial advisor's guide to Budget 2024

John Lowe shares his insights into Budget 2024.

living • 11 Oct 23

As it happened: Taoiseach defends Budget 2024

Coverage of all today's developments after Ministers Michael McGrath and Paschal Donohoe delivered Budget 2024.

Budget 2024 • 11 Oct 23

Some Budget 2024 measures are now in force after the Dáil voted to increase tobacco duties and also maintain the lower VAT rate on household energy bills

Budget 2024 won't overheat the economy - Varadkar

Some Budget 2024 measures came into force at midnight, after the Dáil voted to increase tobacco duties and also maintain the lower VAT rate on household energy bills.

Business • 11 Oct 23