Tánaiste and Simon Harris Discuss Budget 2027 Proposals at Pre-Budget Briefing
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What happened
A pre-budget breakfast briefing was held in Mullingar, attended by An Tánaiste and Simon Harris. The event, which attracted 200 guests, was convened to discuss proposals for Budget 2027. During a question-and-answer session, Minister Harris stated that the budget would support people who 'get up early every morning and go to work.' Questions regarding the impact of VAT and rising energy costs on local businesses were also raised.
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Why it matters
The discussions centered on the potential economic support mechanisms within the forthcoming budget. The questions raised by the chamber members focused on critical operational concerns for businesses, specifically concerning the impact of VAT and energy costs.
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Who's involved
- TánaisteDeputy head of the Government of Ireland and participant in the briefing
- Simon HarrisMinister for Finance and participant in the briefing
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The government's policy decisions regarding taxation and energy costs could affect the economic health of the country.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ministers Simon Harris and Jack Chambers unveiled the new Budget 2027 measures on October 1, 2026.Sub-event
Pre-budget briefing held in Mullingar discusses Budget 2027 proposals.1 source
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The entities involved
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Tánaiste
deputy head of the Government of Ireland
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- Simon Harris