Just 10% of consumers see a hospitality Vat cut as a budget priority 

Healthcare, housing, and cost of living among top priorities of Irish households, survey shows

Just 10% of consumers cited a Vat cut as one of their three budget priorities, the lowest share of responses among the 13 options put before consumers in the survey.

Consumers in Ireland are taking a pessimistic view of the upcoming budget, with more than half believing it will not improve their living standards.

The Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey shows infrastructure remains the priority for households in Budget 2026, continuing the trend seen in previous years.