Details for Budget 2027 have emerged, including a €5,000 boost to the new home grant, an increase in the Help to Buy scheme to €35,000 for first-time buyers, and a €10 per week rise in the State pension. Middle-income earners are expected to benefit from tax cuts of up to €1,500, and the inheritance tax threshold will increase. A proposal to scrap stamp duty for second-hand property buyers was not adopted.

Irish Examiner: Budget 2027: €5k boost to new home grant - but first-time buyer stamp duty…

A proposal to scrap stamp duty for second-hand property buyers was abandoned in the final hour, but a €5k boost to the new home grant is planned for Budget 2027.

TheJournal.ie: Budget 2027: Everything we know so far, from Help to Buy to pensions

Ireland's Budget 2027 is expected to include measures such as an increase in the Help to Buy scheme to €35,000 and a €10 per week rise in the State pension.

The Irish Times: Budget 2027: Tax cuts for middle-income earners and social welfare rises to be…

Simon Harris and Jack Chambers will announce measures concerning energy costs and an increase in the inheritance tax threshold as part of Budget 2027.

TheJournal.ie: Help to Buy set to increase to €35k and everything else we know about what is…

The Help to Buy scheme is reportedly set to rise to €35,000, alongside other details emerging about Ireland's Budget 2027.

The Irish Times: Help-to-Buy scheme to offer €35,000 for first-time buyers

First-time buyers will be able to access up to €35,000 towards a deposit on their first home under the Help-to-Buy scheme.

The Irish Times: Tax cuts to benefit middle income earners by up to €1,500

Middle-income earners in Ireland are set to receive tax cuts of up to €1,500.

Primary school teachers in Ireland have begun a work-to-rule action, and their union has confirmed a second strike date, indicating an escalation in their dispute.

TheJournal.ie: Primary school teachers begin work-to-rule as union confirms second strike date

Primary school teachers in Ireland have started a work-to-rule action, and their union has announced a second strike date.

The Irish Times: Almost all schools to close for second day in coming weeks as unions turn the…

Nearly all schools in Ireland are expected to close for a second day in the coming weeks due to actions by unions.

Ukrainians residing in Ireland are grappling with an uncertain future, with reports highlighting feelings of despair and difficult choices regarding their living situations.

BreakingNews.ie: Ukrainians in Ireland Face Uncertain Future

Ukrainians residing in Ireland are facing an uncertain future, with one individual expressing feelings of being 'completely broken' due to difficult choices regarding their living situation.

The Irish Times: 'I feel broken': Ukrainians in Ireland face an uncertain future

Ukrainians residing in Ireland are experiencing an uncertain future.

New research reveals that a significant portion of young adults in Ireland, specifically 44%, find mental health support to be unaffordable.

TheJournal.ie: Mental health support unaffordable for 44% of young adults in Ireland…

New research indicates that 44% of young adults in Ireland find mental health support to be unaffordable.

Irish Rail commuter services into Dublin are experiencing significant disruptions due to ongoing signalling problems originating from County Kildare.

BreakingNews.ie: Irish Rail Service to Dublin Disrupted by Signalling Issues

Irish Rail commuter services into Dublin are experiencing significant disruptions due to signalling problems originating from Co. Kildare.

Patrick O'Sullivan, a Cork man who went missing 34 years ago, has been found dead.

Irish Examiner: Missing Cork man, Patrick 'Patsy' O'Sullivan, found dead after 34 years

Patrick O'Sullivan, who went missing 34 years ago, has been found dead.

A man arrested in connection with an alleged €60 million West Cork drug trafficking operation has suffered a heart attack.

Irish Examiner: Man facing charges over alleged €60m West Cork drug trafficking suffers heart…

A man arrested in connection with a €60 million West Cork drug trafficking operation has experienced a heart attack.

Niamh Flatley, an Irish dancer and the wife of Michael Flatley, has passed away at the age of 52.

Irish Examiner: 'My heart is broken': Michael Flatley's wife Niamh Flatley has died aged 52

Niamh Flatley, wife of Michael Flatley, has passed away at the age of 52.

TheJournal.ie: 'My heart is broken': Niamh O'Brien, Irish dancer and wife of Michael Flatley…

Niamh O'Brien, an Irish dancer and the wife of Michael Flatley, has passed away at the age of 52.

An analysis explores the potential sources of funding for Ireland's substantial defense investment plans.

TheJournal.ie: Defence budget: Where will the money to fund Ireland's ambitious investment…

An analysis explores the potential sources of funding for Ireland's significant defense investment plans.