Budget 2026 live: Social welfare increases; petrol and diesel prices to rise; hike on cigarettes; little change to income tax

Changes in the rent tax credit, minimum wage and VAT rates are amongst the highlights

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has delivered his statement for Budget 2026 to the Dáil. Video: Oireachtas TV

Tue Oct 07 2025 - 18:19

Budget Child Benefit tax Rent tax credit Jack Chambers Paschal Donohoe USC VAT Carer's Allowance pension Cost of Living childcare Fuel Allowance Department of Finance Disability Allowance

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