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Social welfare and tax changes come into effect

Budget 2026 introduces over €1 billion in payment increases including a €10 weekly rise to core social welfare and expanded tax relief tied to minimum wage changes.

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A range of social welfare and tax changes announced in Budget 2026 come into effect from today.

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The JournalThe Journal
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Social welfare increases and everything else to know about the Budget changes kicking in today

Budget 2026 saw overall government spending increase by €9.4 billion.

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RTÉRTÉ
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Social welfare and tax changes come into effect

A range of social welfare and tax changes announced in Budget 2026 come into effect from today.

·Ireland
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Irish ExaminerIrish Examiner
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These are the social welfare changes that will come into effect from January 1

The country's minimum wage will jump to €14.15 while there will be a €10 increase to all core social welfare rates

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Irish MirrorIrish Mirror
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Social welfare recipients to get major cash boost from tomorrow as Budget changes kick in

Core weekly social welfare payments will increase by €10 a week, including job seekers benefit and disability payments

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charter97.orgcharter97.org
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It Has Become Known What Pension Changes Will Occur in 2026 in Belarus.

It has become known what pension changes will occur in 2026 in Belarus.

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mdr.demdr.de

More Pension, Changes in Civic Benefit, Children's Benefit Increases: This Changes in Taxes and Social Welfare in 2026

In 2026 there is more money for pensioners. Children's allowance is increased. Citizens' allowance is to be replaced by basic security. These are innovations relating to taxes, social security contributions and maintenance. More is available here.

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charter97.org broke the news in on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
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