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Irish
Wednesday
7th October 2026
the persistence of minister
After weeks of headlines, whatever happened to the culture card?
A similar card already exists in other European countries like Spain, France and Italy.
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Oct 7
Tuesday
6th October 2026
those who wait
The government is spending €15m 'to keep pub doors open' - but the final plan is not settled
Budget 2027
Cost of Disability payment just reinstates old support government had scrapped, say advocates
AnalysisConsumer Issues
Eye tests are supposed to be free, so why does Specsavers charge for them?
Many Irish customers have complained about upselling in Specsavers – but ‘advanced’ eye tests may be a good idea for some.
fast and loose
Budget ignores spending 'speed limit' and uses ‘high-risk’ receipts to fund plans, warns watchdog
AnalysisBudget 2027
A few hundred euro, delayed childcare cuts and the missing culture card: This was a 'meh' budget
The government is this evening hoping that it has done enough to avoid public criticism.
As it happened
Budget 2027 includes income tax band change, carbon tax freeze, and price hike on cigarettes
The government announced the details of Budget 2027 today. Opposition weren’t particularly impressed.
Moyross
Murder trial hears family of alleged murder victim contacted gardaí when they found buried fabric
Winners and Losers
Budget 2027 and childcare: here's which families benefit most and who is losing out
Open letter
Celebrities including Noel Gallagher and Susan Sarandon sign letter backing Garvaghy residents
missing the mark
'An insult' and 'more Westlife than Fontaines DC': The opposition has laid into the budget
Dáil nicknames
Chambers rubbishes any suggestion AI used in budget speech after TD labels him 'Jack GPT'
Justice and defence
Military and garda groups launch attack on allocation for national security in Budget 2027
Must Readthe highlights
From income tax cuts to another euro on cigarettes: Here are the main points of Budget 2027
The pen picks from today’s budget speeches.
Analysis
Last year's package 'landed like a lead balloon' - so is anyone happy with Budget 2027?
It’s a bit of a ‘one for everyone in the audience’ budget this year – but the coalition can argue that they’re making progress on some election promises.
Budget Calculator
Check your wages: Use our calculator to find out how Budget 2027 will affect your pay
Investing
The new investment scheme is finally announced - and people can put a maximum of €12k a year into it
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