Taoiseach promises family-focused Budget amid concerns over Iran conflict and oil prices

Government signals stronger focus on household supports as global instability threatens economic and budgetary projections

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks to the media at Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis at The Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Picture: Cillian Sherlock/PA Wire

The Taoiseach has promised a family-focused Budget 2027 with measures aimed at supporting households facing rising living costs.

However, Micheál Martin warned that budgetary projections may need to be “recalibrated” because of the impact of the war in Iran and rising oil prices.