James Browne said the ‘final touches’ were being put on the plan.

The warrant cancellation follows the State’s exit from AIB’s share register in June 2025, marking the return of the company to full private ownership.

Callers to Today with Claire Byrne on RTE radio put questions to ministers about what is in Budget 2026 for pensioners, parents and small business.

VFI said that while the decision to cut VAT on food services is welcome, "delaying the change until mid-2026 is unacceptable"

The Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the economy will grow 3.3 per cent this year

Budget 2026 was relatively gentle on motorists

Follow along with our coverage as we bring you the live lowdown on Budget 2026

The Government will outline its annual Budget on Tuesday, amid scrutiny of its tax and expenditure priorities.

There are plans, it has been reported, to spend over €9 billion in this budget, but where will it go?

The figures in the document do not include any new policy measures to be announced as part of the 2026 Budget process.

Paschal Donohoe said the Government’s tax package was focused on ‘jobs and investment’.

The Finance Minister was commenting on a reported move to increase the allowance for asylum seekers who choose to return home voluntarily.

The Finance Minister has emphasised the ‘importance’ of the renters’ tax credit as he works on finalising the Budget.

The new 2.1 kilometre stretch runs from North Strand to Phibsborough, creating a continuous 3.2 kilometre walking and cycling route from the River Liffey to the northside.

The Minister of Finance, has said nobody is more aware than himself of the dangers of repeating the mistakes of the financial crash.

A ‘tighter’ fiscal stance in next month’s Budget is needed, according to an economic think tank.

The Government is being told its spending plans for Budget 2026 are not necessary

Income tax receipts rose by 10.6 per cent in August to €2.9 billion, bringing the year-to-date total to €23.2 billion – up €1 billion (4.7 per cent) on 2024.

Opposition parties have called for Simon Harris to resign.

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said the figures are ‘broadly’ in line with what was expected.

The Budget Day package, set to be announced on October 7th, will be €9.4 billion.

Overall spending across current capital will increase by 7.3 per cent for next year.

There were tetchy scenes before the Dáil's summer recess as Tánaiste Simon Harris and Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty clashed over cost-of-living supports

The Minister told RTÉ about the possible impact of US tariffs.

Housing Minister James Browne said a lot of tough decisions will be made as part of Budget 2026.

Donohoe has already served two terms of two-and-a-half years

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe became the latest minister to refuse to confirm Government plans over third-level fees.

'The programme for government makes clear that budget by budget we want to make student life more affordable for students and for parents'

Paschal Donohoe said it would be inappropriate to impose salary caps at a bank the Government did not hold a share in

The Finance Minister will address the National Economic Dialogue at Dublin Castle.

Figures released by the Central Statistics Office reveal that the domestic economy has showed steady growth.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin countered that no-one in the Dáil should be looking for ‘a pat on the back’ on Palestine.

A transaction had looked doubtful in recent weeks as AIB’s shares had slumped following US president Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement.

Paschal Donohoe denied that trust had been broken between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael over who would lead the new unit.

The Tánaiaste said it is important to ‘utilise’ US President Donald Trump’s 90-day tariffs pause.

Paschal Donohoe welcomed Mr Trump’s decision to pause the so-called reciprocal tariffs.

It comes as government ministers and businesses grapple with the 20 per cent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

Ireland and European leaders are braced for US president Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ for the US economy.

Pearse Doherty said it was alleged that the surgeries were conducted ‘purely for financial gain’.

Central Bank of Ireland governor Gabriel Makhlouf said the ‘number one’ problem with housing is planning.

Paschal Donohoe was speaking following the publication of a report on the potential impact of tariffs.

‘What we need to do now is work with the United States on the issues they’ve raised,’ Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said.

Paschal Donohoe said he ‘profoundly disagrees’ with Donald Trump’s comments about the war in Ukraine and his attack on President Volodymyr Zelensky.