No Energy Credit in Budget 2027: What Will Electricity Cost This Winter?
No energy credit in Budget 2027. See what winter electricity could cost in Ireland, real Budget supports, bill examples and solar savings calculators.
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Budget 2027
16 stories from the Compound journal.
Ireland’s TV Licence Is Dying. The Numbers Show Why.
Ireland's TV licence sales are projected to fall again in 2026. Explore the €114.46m forecast, historic decline, charts, €160 rules and RTÉ funding debate.
Ireland Plans €682m Cut in Refugee and Asylum Accommodation Spending in Budget 2027
Ireland plans €682m less spending on Ukrainian and asylum accommodation in Budget 2027. See the €430m and €252m breakdown and what it means.
Budget 2027 Ireland: The Key Changes to Tax, Rent, Childcare, Pensions and Energy
Budget 2027 Ireland: the key changes to income tax, USC, rent tax credit, childcare, pensions, welfare, fuel, Help to Buy, inheritance tax and investing.
Budget 2027 gives health €29.1bn. So why aren’t Mounjaro and Wegovy funded for obesity?
Budget 2027 gives Irish health €29.1bn. We examine Mounjaro and Wegovy funding, obesity costs in Ireland, and the NCPE’s €5.23bn budget-impact estimate.
€400 Energy Credit Proposal: What Budget 2027 Actually Did
Was the €400 energy credit included in Budget 2027? No. The Social Democrats proposal was not adopted. See confirmed supports and electricity cost tools.
€16 an hour: what Ireland’s new Living Wage benchmark would mean for your pay
Ireland’s €16 Living Wage explained. Compare the 2026 €14.15 minimum wage with the announced €14.94 rate for January 2027, weekly and annual pay.
€600 SEAI Home Battery Grant Ireland: Who Qualifies and Is It Worth It?
SEAI’s €600 home battery grant is open in Ireland. Check 5kWh eligibility, how to apply before installation, combined PV grants and realistic battery payback.
Fuel protests return ahead of Budget 2027 — and the next price shock could be bigger
Fuel protests are returning ahead of Budget 2027. We explain Ireland's petrol and diesel tax cuts, what a reversal could cost drivers, and why the next…
Budget 2027: Up to €2bn Reportedly Set Aside for a New Public-Sector Pay Deal
Budget 2027 may include up to €2bn for a new public-sector pay deal. We explain the strike timetable, what a 1%-5% pay rise could cost, and what is still…
State Pension set for at least €7.50 Budget 2027 rise: what it would mean
Budget 2027 is expected to raise Ireland's State Pension by at least €7.50 a week. See the annual value, current pension rate and likely energy-support…
Ireland's 40% tax band starts at €44,000 — how that really compares with Europe
Ireland's 40% income tax rate starts above €44,000 for a single worker in 2026. See how the threshold compares with Europe, the real marginal rate and…
Personal Investment Account Ireland (PIA): Complete 2027 Guide
PIA Ireland 2027 explained: €12,000 annual contributions, €50,000 threshold, proposed 1% tax, eligible ETFs and shares, provider fees and July launch.
Extension of farmer fuel supports being considered ahead of Budget 2027
Farmer fuel supports could be extended ahead of Budget 2027 as diesel costs remain high. Here is what has been reported and what is still undecided.
Rent-a-Room Relief Could Rise to €20,000 in Budget 2027
Budget 2027 could raise Ireland’s Rent-a-Room tax-free limit from €14,000 to as much as €20,000 for homeowners renting multiple rooms. Current rules and…
Rent Tax Credit Budget 2027: New €1,150 Credit Explained
Budget 2027 Rent Tax Credit: €1,150 for an individual and €2,300 for a jointly assessed couple. See the increase, eligibility and worked examples.