Tax Changes an 'Insult to Workers', Says Sinn Féin

Tax changes an 'insult to workers', says Sinn Féin

Opposition parties have reacted strongly to the measures in Budget 2027 with Sinn Féin condemning the changes to income tax as an "insult to workers".

Higher tax bands announced for income tax and inheritance tax

Harris also announced increased personal, employee, and earned income credits.

Bigger than expected changes to income tax bands in Budget

The threshold at which people pay the higher rate of income tax will increase next year, saving around €700 per year for the average worker. Announcing Budget 2027 on Tuesday, Minister for Finance Simon Harris confirmed the income tax rate bands would change for the first time in two years. From January, single earners will […]

Budget 2027: Personal tax shake-up and childcare cost changes

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has announced a number of taxation changes to “assist families” as he unveils Budget 2027 to the Dáil today (Tuesday, October 6). “Too many people are working hard, earning good money and feeling like they’re just about getting by,” the Tánaiste said. According to the Minister for Finance the personal income tax package announced today totals €1.3 billion. The standard rate cut-off point for a singl…