# Budget 2021

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'Turbocharged by Covid': Savings by Irish households jump to nearly €10 billion

The business lobbying group forecasts a drop in Irish GDP by 2.6% in 2020.

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Oct 5th 2020, 6:20 AM

Budget must show 'renewed commitment to mental health', says Hourigan

The Green Party is holding its convention online this weekend.

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Oct 3rd 2020, 11:59 AM

Exchequer deficit for 2020 now €9.4bn as Finance Minister reaffirms pledge of no income tax increase in Budget

Overall, tax receipts have remained strong despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Oct 2nd 2020, 5:13 PM

'Dramatic collapse' in bookings puts 100,000 jobs at risk, Irish Hotels Federation says

Room occupancy levels are down over 70% for the remainder of the year.

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Oct 2nd 2020, 7:36 AM

Taoiseach to 'share assessment of Brexit' with European leaders today

Micheál Martin has said the government is preparing its latest Budget on the basis of a no-deal Brexit.

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Oct 1st 2020, 7:39 AM

Budget will be based on the assumption of no deal Brexit, say ministers

Budget 2021 will be no windfall but will target those sectors impacted the most.

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Sep 16th 2020, 5:25 PM

Twin threats of Covid-19 and Brexit mean the economy is 'not yet ready to carry itself', Ibec warns

Ibec outlined measures it sees as central to supporting businesses and the economy over the coming year.

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Sep 16th 2020, 6:30 AM