Dublin – The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has issued a strong call to the Government, urging them to use Budget 2025 as a pivotal moment to address Ireland’s mounting affordable housing crisis. In their comprehensive pre-budget submission, the RIAI outlined 11 strategic actions aimed at creating a “high-quality built environment” across … Read more
Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced that the upcoming Budget 2025 will include a new cost-of-living package, while acknowledging that people are grappling with financial strain despite falling inflation. Speaking at Government Buildings, Irish PM Harris said: “In relation to the Budget, yes, there will be a cost-of-living package this calendar year. I think it’s very … Read more
Ireland’s Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has called for a significant increase in the renters tax credit to at least €1,000 a year for each tenant in the upcoming Budget 2025. Acknowleding the financial strain renters face in the country, O’Brien said the current €750 credit should be increased in October’s Budget. “I have been clear … Read more
The Government is preparing a €5 billion package for its final Budget before the next General Election. This includes a significant tax and spending bundle, with details reported by the Sunday Business Post. According to Irishmirror, Finance Minister Jack Chambers and Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe have been finalizing the Summer Economic Statement, set to … Read more
In his keynote speech at the National Economic Dialogue on Monday, Taoiseach Simon Harris announced plans for further income tax cuts and a comprehensive cost-of-living package as part of Budget 2025. Harris emphasized the need for additional funding to support Ireland’s expanding population and protect the most vulnerable through proper indexing of income tax bands … Read more