Budget 2026 Preview, What Workers Can Expect in 2026

Economist Dr. Emma Howard and Sinéad O’Carroll, Editor of The Journal, unpacks what we already know, and what remains uncertain about Budget 2026.
With key leaks pointing to modest welfare increases, no changes in income tax bands, and a heavy emphasis on business incentives, the discussion probes who stands to gain, who may lose ground, and how the government is balancing fiscal prudence with public expectations.
Understand how this budget could impact workers, students, renters, and the broader Irish economy.

Credit to : Ireland AM

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