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Letterkenny/Milford MD

'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

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 warned that ...

11 Sept 2025 at 13:01

National News

Micheal Martin and Mary Lou McDonald clash over inflation pressures on families

Micheal Martin and Mary Lou McDonald have clashed in the Dail over inflationary pressures on families. Ms McDonald accused the Government of preparing to throw families “under the bus” in the upcoming budget, while Mr Martin said the Sinn ...

16 Jul 2025 at 13:27

National News

Central Bank calls on Government to widen its tax base

The Central Bank Governor has warned the Irish Government about the “vulnerability” of its narrow tax base. In a letter to the Minister for Finance, Gabriel Makhlouf said that Ireland should widen its tax base as the fiscal outlook is ...

30 Jun 2025 at 16:39

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 a once-off lump sum ...

10 Sept 2025 at 17:21

Local News

Donegal constituents pen open letter calling for youth work support in Budget 2026

Donegal constituents have written an open letter to local representatives urging support for youth work in Budget 2026. The 91 constituents signed the National Youth Council of Ireland’s All Ages for Youth Work campaign, calling for ...

24 Sept 2025 at 18:06

National News

Sinn Fein defends size of alternative budget

Sinn Fein has defended putting forward a much larger alternative budget than the parameters set by Government, despite warnings from experts. The Government’s Summer Economic Statement set out a planned package of 9.4 billion euro ...

02 Oct 2025 at 15:47

Politics

Donegal County Council supports basic income for artists scheme in Budget 2026

Donegal County Council will write to government ministers calling on the Basic Income for the Arts Scheme to be included in Budget 2026. The Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme was introduced in 2022 by former Minister for ...

30 Sept 2025 at 15:55

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 ...

07 Oct 2025 at 16:37

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

Northern Ireland

Dublin-Derry airlink to commence in 2026, says Irish Government

The commencement of a new “Dublin-Derry airlink” in 2026 was among the budgetary measures announced by the Irish Government on Tuesday. The Government said this would enable regular air travel between the Republic ...

07 Oct 2025 at 17:41

National News

Simon Harris responds to warning Ireland is budgeting ‘like there’s no tomorrow’

Tanaiste Simon Harris has said the Irish economy is “in a position of relative strength” after a watchdog said the Government is “budgeting like there’s no tomorrow”. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) ...

26 Nov 2025 at 10:01

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