No boost to take-home pay as tax bands frozen in Budget 2026, says Donohoe

Finance minister Paschal Donohoe confirms income tax bands will remain unchanged as budget negotiations drag on amid economic caution

Workers will not see a change in their take-home pay.

Workers will not see a change in their take-home pay next year as finance minister Paschal Donohoe confirmed tax bands will remain unchanged in next Tuesday's budget.

He said the €1.5bn tax package will focus on protecting jobs and improving Ireland’s competitiveness, while warning a bigger package would risk Ireland’s economy.