We will hear the full list of measures that the government will be announcing and implementing as well as details on their cost of living package on Tuesday, October 1st

The Tánaiste had called for an increase to the monthly Child Benefit rate of €140, while Minister O’Gorman had called for a €560 “baby boost” to be paid in the first month of a baby’s life. It is understood he is “pushing hard” for this proposal.

Government Minister are meeting to add the final touches to Budget 2025, which is set to be announced on Tuesday. Here are 12 things we expect to be announced, from tax breaks to energy credits and social welfare increases.

Large parts of Budget 2025 have now been decided, with final discussions expected to take place on Monday ahead of the announcement in the Dáil by Finance Minister Jack Chambers and Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe on Tuesday afternoon

It is believed that the Taoiseach is significantly backing the two double child benefit payments, which would be paid in November and December

The government has confirmed that there are certain groups in line for hikes in the upcoming budget and will be given priority

Budget 2025 will be announced tomorrow and parents could be in line for over €2,000 worth of cash boosts thanks to new cost-of-living measures rolled out by the government

Budget 2025: With the announcement set to place on Tuesday 1st October, we have compiled everything we know so far and what might be expected for the upcoming budget