#Budget 2026

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#Budget 2026

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>The once-off payment for 2025 is €160 for children aged 4 to 11 on or before September 30, while those aged 12-22 years receive €285. Stock picture: PA</p>

politics

Back-to-school payments to be extended to children in foster care

Cabinet to consider extending clothing and footwear allowance to families in receipt of Foster Care Allowance

<p>Within the 2025 programme for government, there are commitments to 'explore a targeted child benefit payment', Taoiseach Micheál Martin said.</p>

politics

Budget 2026: Second targeted child benefit payment 'not off the table'

<p>Tánaiste Simon Harris will emphasise the importance of Ireland taking its own actions in order to boost competitiveness and protect businesses at the National Economic Dialogue at Dublin Castle. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins</p>

news

Tariffs represent 'most serious challenge to transatlantic economic relations in generations'

Child poverty

news

Number of children in Ireland in consistent poverty rose 78% to 100,000 in just one year

US import tariffs

economy

Calls for capital gains tax to be reduced to 20% in Budget 2026

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economy

Alcohol consumption falls again, dropping 4.5% last year