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Well our reporter Mairéad Cleary has everything you need to know about today's #Budget2027 announcement.

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We've broken down the the key takeaways from today's #Budget2027 announcement so you don't have to.

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🗣️"We have suggested a one-day protest. But if lads go out they mightn't go home"

The leader of April's fuel protest James Geoghegan has warned of more potential protests as a result of #Budget2027.

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#Budget2027 has finally been revealed

These are the FIVE KEY THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:

💸Income Tax Bands Increased
🎒 Childcare Costs Capped
⛽ Fuel Excise Cuts Extended
👩‍🎓 Third Level Fees Reduced
💰 Minimum Wage Increased

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🗣️"Gone Before You Get It"

Sinn Féin's Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty has said #Budget2027 has left workers "abandoned".

Deputy Doherty said the majority if Irish workers will not receive the full benefit of the increased cut off point for the higher rate of income tax.

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In his closing remarks in the Dáil Chamber, Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers said a married couple with one child in full-time childcare with a combined income of €95,000 will be €3,500 better off next year.

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Minister Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has announced a €9.4 billion budget to tackle the housing crisis.

Minister Chambers said the funding will deliver over 11,000 new-build social houses.

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SAVINGS & INVESTMENT SCHEME💸

The new Government Savings & Investment Scheme has officially been unveiled by Finance Minister Simon Harris.

Here's the key things to know:

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Minister for Finance Simon Harris has said #Budget2027 is a "path to a place where work is rewarded" during his opening remarks in the Dáil.

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As the announcement Budget 2027 edges ever closer, here's what we know so far:

💸 Income Tax Package
🎒 Childcare Costs Capped
🚭 Cigarettes to Cross €20

📺We have a Budget 2027 Special live on Virgin Media Play & Two at 1pm.

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More than 400 schools across France were closed again yesterday, as the unrest continues over conditions in Schools. University students joined protestors in Paris yesterday, for a demonstration than what was seen last week.

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Three men have pleaded guilty to terrorism offences after planning to set fire to a Galway mosque. Gardaí told the Special Criminal Court the men were part of a right-wing violent extremist group with the intent to attack minority people

The men are due to be sentenced at a later date.

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Despite a planned extension to the excise cuts on fuel in tomorrow's budget, the Managing Director of Euro Oil has warned the cuts will be cancelled out as wholesale prices continue to soar.

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a boy was pushed into a bin and onto the train tracks at Harmonstown DART Station in Dublin 5 at around 8pm on Sunday.

He was treated for injuries at the scene.

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Anyone with footage is being asked to contact Gardaí.

Tomorrow's budget is taking place against a backdrop of growing public sector anger over a new national pay deal. Industrial action has already hit a number of services and a work to rule came into effect in primary and secondary schools. All-out action has been threatened for next week.

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Alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan will appear before the Special Criminal Court next week.

Mr Kinahan, who appeared in court today via video link is set to be represented by Belfast solicitor Darragh Mackin.

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The US has removed its long-range B1 bombers from the air base in Fairford in Britian, which had been at the centre of an alleged Iranian attack.

The bombers have been redeployed to their home bases in the US.

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"It would be like bringing in a new regime for A&E and not consulting the doctors"

"It simply doesn't work"

The courts here have resumed full sittings today but the new term is overshadowed by the on-going row over proposed new flat-fee payments to solicitors.

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🗣️"Since January, my costs have gone up by €3,000 a month"

Expectations are low among motorists ahead of tomorrow's budget despite expectations that the temporary cuts to excise duty on fuel will be extended throughout the winter.

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"There's no quality control"

"We've seen young people lose fingers"

Dublin Fire Brigade's Chief Fire Officer Greg O'Dwyer has warned against the use of fireworks in the lead up to Halloween.

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