Reaction to Budget 2027 is mixed as many continue to break-down the impact of the financial document as was outlined yesterday afternoon.
Income tax will fall for those paying the higher rate of tax, while Ministers say the cost of childcare for some will fall by more than €2,000 a year.
Fuel allowance increased by €5 per week while excise duty rates on petrol and diesel to remain reduced until 28th February 2027. (Full details here).
Stay tuned for more on our News bulletins across the day, in particular our main morning (9am), lunchtime (1pm) and evening (5pm) offerings while The KCLR Daily has a special focus with thanks to O’Neill Foley Chartered Accountants (10am-1pm) – you can have your say via text/whatsapp straight to studio: 083 306 96 96.
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The KCLR Daily Budget Special
Today’s programme saw politicians from all parties discuss various elements of Budget 2027 with some listeners too outlining their own reactions;
Added to that, there’s likely to be comment at the Good Shepherd Centre’s launch of its 2025 report which takes place in Kilkenny city later this morning – KCLR News’ Martin Quilty and Ailbhe Gavin will be there so stay tuned for more. (Find the update from that here).
While Kilkenny Chamber is hosting a lunchtime event for its members;
