Tánaiste says small businesses to benefit as Budget room for worker tax cuts narrows

Simon Harris says Budget 2026 will focus on small business, carers, and childcare, warning workers of limited tax cuts
Tánaiste says small businesses to benefit as Budget room for worker tax cuts narrows

Tanaiste Simon Harris meets Independent Presidential candidate Catherine Connelly at the National Ploughing Championships at Tullamore, Co Offaly. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

There may be less room for tax cuts for workers in the Budget than in recent years, but costs for small businesses will be addressed, the Tánaiste has said.

Speaking at the National Ploughing Championships, Simon Harris also said there will be supports for carers and that the lower tax rate for energy will stay in place.

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