EQEamon Quinn

1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · By Eamon Quinn

   Leaks ahead of the Irish Budget will do little to calm demands for even more spending   (opens the original)

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   Following a torrent of leaks and unattributable media briefings much is already known about next Tuesday’s 2027 budget package. Tánaiste Simon Harris announced a few months ago that the size of his first budget as finance minister would be worth €8.5 billion. As is customary, Harris used the so-called Summer Economic Statement to outline his plans. The budget for next year will include additional spending of €7bn, and a tax package of €1.5bn mostly designed to increase income tax relief

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2. Article · Jul 5, 2026 · By Eamon Quinn

   Eamon Quinn: What do overseas visitors really think of Ireland (north and south)? (opens the original)

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   Promoters of the all-Ireland tourism industry have faced more than their fair share of challenges to attract more overseas visitors. The Covid pandemic shut down travel for the best part of two years and global inflation deflated the spending power of most international visitors. London then delivered a final Brexit sting for Ireland, particularly for the north, by insisting that American, continental European, and most other international visitors pre-pay for a border Electronic Travel Authoris

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