Budget 2027 has been met with strong criticism, with a watchdog warning against its disregard for spending limits and reliance on risky revenue sources. The €8.5 billion package is widely considered to be lacking ambition, focusing on minor adjustments rather than significant changes, and a bid to cut smoking has been called an 'abject failure' in the Dáil.

Irish Examiner: Budget 2027: Changes to pensions and welfare payments explained

An overview of the upcoming Budget 2027, detailing expected changes to pensions and social welfare payments and when these will take effect.

TheJournal.ie: Budget 2027: What's in since midnight - and what we'll wait for

Key changes implemented at midnight for Budget 2027 are detailed, along with provisions that will be enacted later.

The Irish Times: Budget 2027 Draws Sharp Criticism; Smoking Tax Bid Called 'Abject Failure'

Budget 2027 faces strong criticism from a watchdog, and a bid to cut smoking is deemed an 'abject failure' in Dáil.

Irish Examiner: Budget 2027 package 'totally devoid of ambition'

The €8.5 billion Budget 2027 package has been criticized as lacking ambition.

TheJournal.ie: Analysis: Budget 2027 is a budget of tweaks, not transformation

An analysis suggests that Budget 2027 focuses on minor adjustments rather than significant societal or economic changes.

TheJournal.ie: The main points of Budget 2027

A summary outlines the primary proposals and changes included in Ireland's Budget 2027.

TheJournal.ie: Budget ignores spending 'speed limit', uses 'high-risk' receipts, warns watchdog

A watchdog organization has warned that Budget 2027 disregards spending limits and relies on risky revenue sources.

TheJournal.ie: Budget 2027: A 'meh' budget with a few hundred euro and delayed childcare cuts

The government hopes to avoid public criticism with Budget 2027, which includes modest financial measures and delayed childcare cost reductions.

The Irish Times: Budget 2027 Main Points: Everything You Need to Know

A comprehensive overview of the key measures and details within Budget 2027 is provided.

TheJournal.ie: Dáil Sketch: No rows, no riots, and not even a 'hup ya boy ya'

A lighthearted sketch of the Dáil proceedings related to Budget 2027 notes a lack of significant conflict or dramatic moments.

The Irish Times: Giveaway Budget of €8.5bn Fails to Please Everyone

A large €8.5 billion budget is described as a giveaway that manages to annoy almost everyone except Patrick O'Donovan.

The Irish Times: Public Spending Hits Record High Amidst Budget Criticism

Public spending has reached a record level, with a watchdog sharply criticizing Budget 2027.

Two Zimbabwean healthcare workers have been awarded over €30,000 each by the Labour Court after traveling to Ireland for jobs that ultimately did not materialize.

BreakingNews.ie: Zimbabwean workers awarded €30k each after arriving in Ireland to find they…

Two Zimbabwean healthcare workers have been awarded over €30,000 each by the Labour Court after traveling to Ireland for jobs that did not materialize.

The three main unionist parties in Northern Ireland have collectively supported a motion of no confidence in First Minister Michelle O’Neill.

BreakingNews.ie: Three unionist parties back motion of no confidence in Michelle O’Neill

The three main unionist parties in Northern Ireland have supported a motion of no confidence in First Minister Michelle O’Neill.

A man has been charged in connection with an alleged attempt to deliver drugs to Midlands Prison in Portlaoise using a drone.

TheJournal.ie: Man charged over alleged drone drugs delivery at Midlands Prison

A man has been charged in connection with an alleged attempt to deliver drugs via drone to Midlands Prison in Portlaoise.

After a decade, the location for a mother and baby psychiatric unit in Ireland remains undecided, while pregnant women and new mothers face restricted access to crisis mental health support.

TheJournal.ie: Location of mother and baby psychiatric unit still not decided after ten years

After nearly a decade of delays, the location for a mother and baby psychiatric unit in Ireland has yet to be determined.

TheJournal.ie: Pregnant women and new mothers face restricted crisis mental health support

Pregnant women and new mothers in Ireland are experiencing limited access to urgent mental health services.

Tributes are being paid to Niamh O'Brien, a lead performer in Lord of the Dance, who has passed away at the age of 52.

BreakingNews.ie: Niamh O’Brien: tributes paid to beautiful Irish dancer, performer, wife…

Tributes are being paid to Niamh O'Brien, a lead performer in Lord of the Dance, who passed away at the age of 52.