Good morning! Here's what you need to know today about Ireland's economy.

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🇮🇪 Ireland

• Housing Minister proposes raising rent tax credit by €300 — James Browne wants to increase the annual credit for tenants from €1,000 to €1,300, arguing that "rents generally remain too high" even after recent changes to rental law. The proposal still depends on approval in Budget 2027, which will be announced on October 6. Irish Examiner, September 21
• Simon Harris calls Budget 2027 a "defining moment" for the Irish economy — The Tánaiste will announce €1.5 billion in new tax measures and €7 billion in new spending on October 6, with a focus on helping with the cost of living amid this winter's energy crisis. RTÉ, September 21
• ETF "deemed disposal" tax could be scrapped in Budget 2027 — Finance Minister Simon Harris is considering ending the rule that charges 38% tax on ETF fund gains every 8 years, even without the investment being sold. TheJournal.ie, September 20
• Childcare costs increasingly seen as a barrier to having children in rural Ireland — An Irish Examiner survey shows that 63% of respondents agree that the cost of childcare prevents people from having children, up from 55% in 2024. Irish Examiner, September 20

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💡 What this means for you

• If you rent in Ireland and already use (or could use) the rent tax credit, it's worth following the October 6 announcement — the increase from €1,000 to €1,300 a year only takes effect if it's approved in Budget 2027.
• If you invest in ETFs from Ireland, the possible end of the "deemed disposal" rule could eliminate the automatic 38% tax charge every 8 years even without a sale — this isn't confirmed yet, so it's worth waiting for the announcement before changing your strategy.

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Sources for this edition: Irish Examiner, RTÉ, TheJournal.ie

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