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Budget 2026: Builders and business to do best from budget as ministers fear backlash from working families
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Weight tax for SUVs now on the table for Budget 2026 as strategy papers offer a glimpse at potential measures
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Colin Sheridan: Radio listeners deliver the hits to ministers over budget: Listening to callers on the radio, you couldn’t help but feel Paschal Donohoe and Jack ...
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- Budget Day has transformed, marked by frequent leaks and a sense of routine.
- Ministers Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe faced sharp criticism from disgruntled citizens on the Claire Byrne show.
- Dissatisfaction was particularly voiced by the hospitality sector and pensioners regarding inadequate support measures.
- The pressure on the government intensified during the Liveline broadcast, highlighting caregivers' experiences and demands for better benefits.
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