Budget 2024

One-year mortgage interest relief for some homeowners

The introduction of a one-year Mortgage Interest Tax Relief for some homeowners who have borne the brunt of interest rate hikes in the last year has been announced in Budget 2024.

Budget 2024 • 10 Oct 23

The ministers delivered the Budget in the Dáil

WATCH: Opposition reacts to Budget measures in Dáil

Watch live as the Dáil reacts to Budget 2024 delivered by Minister for Finance Michael McGrath and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe.

Budget 2024 • 10 Oct 23

Pearse Doherty said that the Budget helps landlords more than renters

Budget has 'failed' on housing crisis - Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin's finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty has said that the Budget has failed to resolve the housing crisis.

Budget 2024 • 11 Oct 23

Clúdach cuimsitheach ar Lá na Cáinaisnéise ar RTÉ RnaG

Beidh clúdach cuimsitheach ar Cháinaisnéis 2024 le cloisteáil ar RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta. Díreoidh na cláracha chúrsaí reatha ar an méid a thitfidh amach ó am lóin ar aghaidh.

Budget 2024 • 10 Oct 23

770,000 students across primary and secondary schools will get free textbooks and workbooks in the first three years of secondary school

Free school books to Junior Cycle among Budget measures

For the second year running third level fees are to be reduced by €1,000 for most students as part of once off cost-of-living measures for the 2023/24 academic year.

Education • 10 Oct 23

Revenue raised from this increase in carbon tax will be used to ensure the most vulnerable are protected from unintended impacts of the tax increase

€3bn climate and nature fund earmarked in Budget 2024

The Minister for Finance has announced climate-related tax measures in Budget 2024, including extending the accelerated capital allowances scheme for energy efficient equipment for a further two years.

Environment • 10 Oct 23

The Budget includes a core expenditure package of just under €5.3bn

€14bn Budget a 'step change' in planning for the future

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said that Budget 2024 marks a step change in how the country plans for the future.

Business • 10 Oct 23

Gardaí pictured beside barriers on Kildare Street this morning

Security increased around Dáil as Budget announced

Security has been increased at the Dáil for today's Budget announcement following last month's protests during which Oireachtas members were jostled and harrassed.

Dublin • 10 Oct 23

People watch the Budget on TV in Arnotts Department Store in Dublin

As it happened: Govt announces Budget 2024 measures

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath and Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe have delivered Budget 2024 in the Dáil.

Budget 2024 • 10 Oct 23

Dylan Kelly and Aoibhe Smyth are youth advocates with Jigsaw

'Show us you care': teen mental health advocates' plea

On World Mental Heath Day, two young mental health advocates say they hope today's Budget delivers more funds for services in the sector.

Budget 2024 • 10 Oct 23

The Increased Cost of Business Scheme will offer once-off grants to up to 130,000 small and medium sized firms

Budget includes €250m scheme to help firms with costs

The Government has announced a range of new measures in the Budget to help businesses, including a €250m fund to assist firms with the rising cost of doing business.

Business • 10 Oct 23

RTÉ will have Budget 2024 coverage in both English and as Gaeilge

How to stay up to date with Budget 2024 on RTÉ

As the Government prepares to unveil the details of Budget 2024, RTÉ will provide extensive coverage across digital, radio and television, with reporting and analysis in both English and as Gaeilge.

Budget 2024 • 10 Oct 23

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath (L) and Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe

Households, workers and motorists benefit in Budget

A cut to the Universal Social Charge, mortgage interest relief for some and a deferral of an excise duty increase on petrol and diesel to next year have been confirmed in Budget 2024.

Budget 2024 • 10 Oct 23

Michael McGrath (left) and Paschal Donohoe will deliver today's Budget

Budget 2024 - what we know so far

Welfare increases and tax cuts are among the Budget measures which the Cabinet is expected to sign off on this morning. Here's what we know so far.

Politics • 10 Oct 23

Dean Kelly, Niall Brady and Jill Pitcher Farrell are members of the National Youth Council of Ireland and have been sharing their hopes for Budget 2024

Budget 2024: Young people outline hopes and fears

Budget 2024 is being unveiled today when all the details of next year's €6.4 billion package will finally become clear.

Budget 2024 • 10 Oct 23

A rise of more than €12 in welfare and pension payments is also potentially on the cards but the increases might be phased in

Free junior cycle schoolbooks to be announced in Budget

Free schoolbooks for students in the first three years of secondary school is set to be announced in tomorrow's Budget, at a cost of €55 million.

Budget 2024 • 09 Oct 23

Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of State Thomas Byrne said, in his view, the Coalition's housing policies are working (Stock image)

Oppposition criticises Govt on housing before Budget

The Government and opposition have clashed over the housing crisis in the lead up to tomorrow's Budget.

Politics • 09 Oct 23

Housing was the number one topic among punters

'We are struggling' - Racegoers share budget wish list

After a frantic few days of negotiations, the Government's spending plans for next year are being finalised ahead of Budget 2024 tomorrow.

Budget 2024 • 09 Oct 23

Alliance for Zero Carbon Heating said emissions reduction targets for the household sector cannot be achieved by heat pumps and retrofitting alone

Experts say biofuels need to be included in Budget

If a single sentence stating that biofuels could be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in home heating were to be included in today's Budget, it could save the country €35 billion of unnecessary spending.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Oct 23

Next year, general government expenditure is expected to be approximately €113 billion

Importance of Budget 2024 deserves everyone's attention

Budget day is a day when the fruit of your labour comes before your eyes, and there are the implications for what labour you and those who come after may have to do to pay for it into the future.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Oct 23

The measure will be announced on Tuesday as part of the Budget

Government indicates potential rise in welfare payments

There are indications that weekly welfare payments could increase by more than the €12 previously flagged.

Budget 2024 • 09 Oct 23

Organiser Eddie Conlon said the protest was being held to put pressure of the Government ahead of next week's budget

Hundreds take part in cost-of-living march

Hundreds of people have taken part in a pre-budget demonstration in Dublin city this afternoon, which was organised by the Cost of Living Coalition.

Dublin • 07 Oct 23

Perhaps the Budget's biggest problem is that it comes in the wake of last year's record Budget day announcement of €11 billion in new measures

Looming elections factor in Govt's Budget calculations

Tuesday's Budget has a lot to live up to, it comes as inflation remains high and tackling the cost of living remains the number one political priority for the Government.

Budget 2024 • 07 Oct 23