At a glance - what you can expect from Budget 2026 today

"An underwhelming budget for our back pockets so far - but here's what you can expect from today"

"Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe will announce the details of Budget 2026 this afternoon."

"It is expected to be one of the most constrained in recent years, with few one-off cost-of-living measures on the way amid a backdrop of economic uncertainty."

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe will announce the details of Budget 2026 this afternoon. The budget is expected to be one of the most constrained in recent years. Few one-off cost-of-living measures are anticipated. Economic uncertainty provides the backdrop for constrained fiscal choices. Households and individuals are likely to see limited immediate relief in personal finances. Government options for discretionary spending are constrained by broader macroeconomic pressures. Public attention will focus on whether targeted measures or modest changes to tax or welfare settings arrive. Real-time updates and reactions are likely as the full package and measures become clear.

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