Across the day on WLR, we’ll have up-to-date Budget 2027 coverage across our on-air and online channels, in association with EY Waterford.

Follow our live blog below for the latest announcements, key measures and reaction as Budget 2027 unfolds.

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2027 Budget Breakdown will be available tomorrow.

14:00 (05/10) — Government leaders meeting to finalise Budget package

Government leaders are meeting this afternoon to settle the remaining details of Budget 2027 ahead of its publication. The final scale of income tax reductions and cost-of-living supports remains under discussion. An increase in the income disregard for Carer’s Allowance is expected as part of moves towards reducing the role of means testing. Energy credits have also been discussed, although it remains unclear whether they will form part of the final package.

13:00 (05/10) — Additional supports for farmers and fishing sector

Fuel supports for farmers and fishermen are to be extended under Budget 2027. Funding under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme, or TAMS, is also set to increase to support investment on farms. A separate fund is being developed for the fishing industry as the sector deals with the impact of reduced EU fishing quotas.

13:00 (05/10) — €100 culture cards planned for teenagers

Funding has been provided to develop a new €100 culture card for 16-year-olds. The cards are expected to be usable for activities including live music, theatre, cinema and other arts experiences, with a list of participating venues to be developed. The scheme is targeted for rollout towards the end of 2027, with plans to extend it to both 16 and 17-year-olds the following year.

13:00 (05/10) — New supports announced for third-level students

A new fund is to be established to support students who become pregnant while attending college, allowing Students’ Unions to provide financial assistance where needed. SUSI maintenance grants are also set to rise by 4.5%, an increase worth up to €357 per year. Families earning under €120,000 with more than one child attending third level will receive a €750 reduction in the student contribution for each child. The standard student contribution will remain at €2,500.

Tax, Business Supports, Excise Duty and Social Welfare:

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Education and Childcare:

• A new financial support fund will be established for students who become pregnant while attending college.
• SUSI maintenance grants will increase by 4.5%, worth up to €357 extra per year.
• Families earning less than €120,000 with more than one child in third-level education will receive a €750 student contribution reduction per child.
• The standard student contribution will remain at €2,500.
• A new €100 culture card is being developed for 16-year-olds, covering areas such as live music, theatre, cinema and the arts.
• The culture card scheme is expected to begin towards the end of 2027, before being expanded to 16 and 17-year-olds the following year.

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Farming:

• Existing fuel supports for farmers and fishermen are to be extended.
• Funding for TAMS will increase to support capital investment on farms.
• A new support fund is being developed for the fishing sector in response to reductions in EU quotas.