A Feminist Analysis of Budget 2026

Published: Thursday, October 09, 2025

Budget 2026 provided an opportunity for Government to lay down a clear marker for gender equality and set out a vision for tackling inequality to build a more just, sustainable, feminist and climate-friendly Ireland over the course of their Government term. While there are undoubtedly welcome measures within this Budget, that vision is not there. The scale of ambition required in tackling poverty, protecting public services, and meeting our climate and environmental goals will need to be much greater in future budgets if this Government is going to meaningfully address the most pressing issues for women in Ireland today.

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