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Monday, 29 September 2025 13:36

The Budget will be announced on October 7th.

With just over a week away from Budget 2026 being announced, there's widespread debate over what measures should be taken.

Fine Gael has long campaigned for a reduction in the VAT rate for hospitality, and Fianna Fail is calling for an increase in social welfare rates.

While reports coming from Leinster House indicate a reduction in income tax is unlikely.

Laois TD for Fianna Fail, Sean Fleming says one off energy payments of the recent past are unlikely:

Laois Prize Bonds Player Scoops €50k In Weekly Draw

The bond was bought in 2017.
Former Midlands Garda Sergeant Shares Thoughts On M9 Crash

Former Garda Sgt, Graham Kavanagh feels there's risks involved with chasing a car as a Garda.
North Midlands Credit Union Rejects Merger

The proposal would have seen North Midlands merge with Roscommon Credit Union.
Gardai Issue Appeal On 30th Anniversary Of Disappearance and Murder of Fiona Pender

Ms Pender was last seen on the morning of Friday, 23rd August 1996 in her flat on Church Street, Tullamore.
Electric Picnic Confirms Final Line-Up Ahead Of Festival

Electric Picnic begins next week.
Black Bull Threshing Festival Returns To Offaly This Weekend

The festival will be opened by Marty Morrissey.
Hundreds Gather For Funeral Of Joey Carthy In Kildare

Joey Carthy was one of five teenagers killed after their car was driven the wrong way on the M9.
Drought Aid Measures Need To Go Further - Laois IFA Chair

The Agriculture Minister has authorised small livestock farms to commence land mowing from today.

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