Budget 2027: Income-tax relief meets a bigger Help to Buy

The Government’s Budget 2027 includes €1.65 billion in tax measures, with €1.3 billion in personal income-tax changes. The headline is relief for workers and families; the practical question is how much reaches households after the everyday bills have had their say.

Money Moves

• The standard-rate band rises by €2,500, according to RTÉ, shifting the point at which earnings face the higher income-tax rate.
• **The Help to Buy scheme increases by €5,000...