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flag Ireland’s 2026 budget keeps tax bands unchanged, cuts VAT on hospitality and housing, raises minimum wage, and increases spending amid fiscal caution.

flag Ireland’s 2026 budget, to be announced Tuesday, will keep tax bands unchanged, meaning higher earners pay more on raises, freeing funds for targeted cuts. flag A VAT reduction for hospitality is expected, with a potential cut on apartment sales to boost housing. flag The rent tax credit returns, and the minimum wage may rise by 65 cents hourly, with adjustments to protect low earners. flag No repeat of one-off cost-of-living payments is planned. flag Social welfare increases likely align with inflation, while a proposed €500 college fee reduction remains under debate. flag The Carers’ Allowance will see gradual changes to its means test. flag The government plans a €9.4 billion spending increase, with pressure to balance VAT cuts in hospitality, housing, and energy amid fiscal caution.

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