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'Somebody should be able to choose who they leave assets to without huge penalties'

The upcoming Budget must take account of the large number of childless people who are unjustly discriminated against with inheritance tax. That’s according to Aontú’s Letterkenny Rep, Mary T Sweeney who says: “This is an issue that is affecting a ...

04 Aug 2025 at 06:29

National News

Thousands of Irish renters could be set for €500 boost as part of Budget 2026

Thousands of Irish renters could be set to receive an extra €500 in tax credits as part of Budget 2026. Over the last two years, the rent tax credit has allowed renters to claim amounts worth up to €1,000 annually. This figure could be set to ...

30 Sept 2025 at 12:32

National News

Tariff of 15% ‘challenging’ but avoids a trade war – Irish enterprise minister

A tariff rate of 15% is “challenging” but avoids a rate of 30% – which would have “closed the market” in the US, Ireland’s enterprise minister has said. Peter Burke said that the EU-US deal avoids both a trade war and EU counter-measures, ...

28 Jul 2025 at 20:46

National News

Minister casts doubt over increase in rent tax credit ahead of budget

The Housing Minister has poured cold water over any plans to increase the rent tax credit in the upcoming budget, saying the country is living through “uncertain terms”. James Browne said he will negotiate with Minister for Finance ...

09 Jul 2025 at 12:42

National News

Dublin mother says Budget makes no difference to her autistic son’s education

A Dublin mother whose son is autistic has said Budget 2026 would make no difference to her son’s education, and did not prioritise children with special needs. Budget 2026 provides for 1,717 new special needs assistants, a 20 euro ...

07 Oct 2025 at 16:37

Letterkenny/Milford MD

Letterkenny Chamber calls for investment for the north-west in 2026 Budget

Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has today published its Pre-Budget Submission 2026, setting out clear priorities for Government to tackle long-standing underinvestment in Donegal and the wider North West region. The Chamber has ...

11 Sept 2025 at 13:01

National News

Over 70s across Ireland can now bring a companion on public transport for free

Older people across Ireland will now be able to bring a companion with them on public transport for free. As part of Budget 2025, the government announced that from September 29, 2025, all those aged 70 years or over in ...

01 Oct 2025 at 16:47

National News

Irish Government increases spending and scales back planned tax measures

The Irish Government has pledged to “secure jobs and stability at a time of global challenge” as it announced its annual Budget. Among the suite of new measures announced include 2.9 billion euro for the delivery of ...

07 Oct 2025 at 22:32

National News

‘People will have a really tough winter’ - Fears for Irish pensioners as Budget Day looms

A Sinn Féin TD has expressed concern for Irish pensioners as the Government looks set not to include any one-off payments in the upcoming Budget. Last year, pensioners receiving the Living Alone Allowance received ...

10 Sept 2025 at 17:21

Letterkenny/Milford MD

Watch: ATU Donegal students protest calling for equality and ‘parity now’

ATU Donegal students gathered outside the Letterkenny campus to join the nationwide student walkout. Students across all Technological Universities in Ireland are taking part in coordinated action calling for ...

22 Oct 2025 at 20:32

National News

More Irish households could be set for a Fuel Allowance boost in Budget 2026

Many will be glad to know that the Fuel Allowance is expected to increase by about €200 in the upcoming budget to help people with rising energy costs. The Irish Independent has reported that the Fuel ...

26 Sept 2025 at 14:22

National News

Waterford school caretaker says ‘weak’ Budget will change nothing for him

A school caretaker has said the Budget does nothing for workers and will not make a difference to him. David Hearne, who has been a caretaker in a Waterford primary school for eight years, said the ...

07 Oct 2025 at 17:24

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