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flag Ireland's 2026 budget boosts spending by 7.3% to €9.4B, targeting housing, health, and business, while tax cuts and reform face scrutiny amid economic risks.

flag Ireland's 2026 budget, unveiled October 7, allocates €9.4 billion, including €1.5 billion in tax cuts and €7.9 billion in increased spending, a 7.3% rise from 2025. flag Focus areas include housing, health, childcare, education, and small business support, though the removal of a €1,000 third-level student subsidy may prompt reconsideration. flag Economic advisors warn of potential overheating. flag Amid global trade shifts and U.S. tariffs, the government faces pressure to boost innovation, expand R&D incentives, and reform tax policy to attract investment, including proposals to lower capital gains tax and support SME financing.

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