Larger Package of Tax Measures in Budget than Expected
Workers and families will get tax relief worth €1.3 billion, while carbon tax rises are paused for the rest of the government’s term.
- Finance Minister Simon Harris is presenting his first budget after the final measures were approved by government leaders.
- Main tax credits are set to rise by €125, while the renters’ tax credit will increase to €1,150 for one person and €2,300 for a couple.
- The home-heating carbon tax rate will fall from €63.50 to €48.50 per tonne.
- The budget is expected to include lower childcare and student costs, higher welfare payments, increased defence spending, and additional support for first-time buyers.
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