Budget 2026

We were delighted to welcome back leading economic analyst and commentator Jim Power as guest speaker for our Budget 2026 briefing on Wednesday 8 October at 10:00 IST.

Jim presented an overview of the impact that Budget 2026 will have on the wider economy. He was joined by a panel of Crowe Ireland experts including Weldon Mather, Aidan Ryan, Louise Cosgrave and Michael O'Scathaill – moderated by Claire Davey. Together, they analysed what Budget 2026 really means for business owners across all sectors.

Guest speaker:
Jim Power, Economist

Speakers:
Aidan Ryan, Partner, Audit, Crowe
Weldon Mather, Director, HTL, Crowe
Michael O'Scathaill, Director, Tax, Crowe
Louise Cosgrave, Senior Manager, Tax, Crowe

Moderator:
Claire Davey, Partner, Tax, Crowe

Read our Budget 2026 insights

Budget 2026 Highlights

We are pleased to bring you our summary of the tax measures set out in Budget 2026

Budget 2026: A pre-Budget assessment

The budget that will be delivered on October 7th is probably more complicated and challenging than any we have seen for some time

Budget 2026: Time for action on enterprise

As we approach Budget 2026, Irish businesses face mounting pressures that demand more than incremental adjustments

Budget 2026: Support for indigenous businesses

Indigenous businesses face trade uncertainty and rising costs, with Budget 2026 a key test of government support

Budget 2026: The public sector perspective

Public sector bodies can expect an increase in operating budgets, but pressure on costs and capacity will be a factor

Budget 2026: Hospitality, tourism & leisure

Ireland’s tourism and hospitality sector faces a mixed outlook: strong investment activity but mounting operational and cost pressures

Budget 2026: Challenges and opportunities for Irish SMEs

Irish SMEs are facing significant challenges, with rising costs squeezing margins while the window for tax-efficient exits is narrowing