The Finance Minister says Budget 2026 is about 'investment' and balance'.

It's expected a VAT rate cut for the hospitality sector, due to take effect in July, will be unveiled this afternoon.

A ten euro rise in social welfare rates is also among the measures due to be announced. We’re going to continue our review of Budget 2026.

Continuing the discussion on Budget 2026, Daragh Dolan speaks with Sean Lally, Hotel Woodstock Co-Owner and Clare Tourism Advisory Forum Chair, Jean McCabe, CEO of Retail Excellence and Deborah Kett, Clare mother.

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