Immigration News & Updates
Stay informed about the latest changes in Irish immigration policy, visa requirements, and important updates for EU and non-EU nationals.
Recent Updates (1)
Budget 2027 Announced: Tax Cuts, €14.94 Minimum Wage, Higher Rent Credit & €10 Welfare Rise
The Government announced Budget 2027 on 6 October 2026. Workers pay less income tax, the minimum wage rises, renters and first-time buyers get more help, and welfare payments and the State Pension go up €10 a week. Most changes start in January 2027.
Key Points:
- •40% tax rate now starts at €46,500 (up €2,500) – saves up to about €500 a year per worker
- •Personal, PAYE and Earned Income tax credits up €125 each
- •National Minimum Wage rises about 7% to €14.94 per hour
- •Rent Tax Credit up €150 for renters in RTB-registered tenancies
- •Help to Buy for first-time buyers increased to up to €35,000
- •State Pension and most weekly welfare payments up €10; Fuel Allowance up €5
- •College student contribution fee cut to €2,350 a year
- •Carbon tax on home heating oil cut and frozen; cigarettes rise to about €20 a pack
- •New investment savings account: first €50,000 tax-free, save up to €12,000 a year
Who is affected?
Everyone living and working in Ireland – including non-EEA workers, students, renters, families and pensioners. Tax and welfare changes apply regardless of nationality.
What you need to do:
Make sure you are registered on Revenue myAccount so the new tax credits apply automatically from January 2027. Renters should claim the Rent Tax Credit. Check your January payslip. Read our simple Budget 2027 guide for full details.
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