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Barry Lenihan

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  • Political Correspondent, RTÉ
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As seen in: RTÉ, Behind the Ballot, Behind the Story, RTÉ News Prime Time, RTÉ Radio 1 - FM (Ireland), RTÉ Sport Podcast, Your Politics, At Large with Toby Manhire, RTÉ Soccer Podcast
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Opposition TDs mull Dáil boycott over strike pickets

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By Barry Lenihan Verified
| RTÉ Verified
Updated / Thursday, 8 Oct 2026 16:40 Dáil and Seanad sittings as well as committee hearings could be affected Doubt hangs over Wednesday's sitting of the Dáil amid a national day of strike action by public sector workers. Opposition TDs are contemplating boycotting the sitting should they be required to pass the picket of striking Oireachtas workers.
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Measures on childcare, energy costs expected in Budget

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By Barry Lenihan Verified
| RTÉ Verified
The Budget will be announced at lunchtime today with the Coalition promising a personal tax package, measures on childcare and steps to help on energy costs. Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers will announce an €8.65 billion Budget package consisting of €7 billion in new spending measures and €1.65 billion in tax changes.
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SF alternative budget targets living costs, second homes

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By Barry Lenihan Verified
| Your Politics Verified
Sinn Féin is proposing a permanent ten cent reduction in petrol and diesel as well as extending excise cuts for another six months as part of its €13.4 billion alternative budget package. The 40-page document, entitled 'Putting workers and families first', proposes the Government not proceed with planned carbon tax increases, remove all excise on home heating oil and reduce green diesel by 17 cent for a minimum of six months.
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