
Abolition of Stamp Duty for First-Time Buyers Considered for Budget
Tuesday 8 September 2026
The Irish government is reportedly considering the abolition of stamp duty for first-time buyers in the upcoming Budget.
The abolition of stamp duty for first-time buyers is reportedly under consideration for the upcoming Budget.
Proposals to eliminate stamp duty for first-time buyers are currently on the table for the upcoming government Budget. However, workers have been warned that any tax cuts in the final package will be modest.
Alongside these tax and housing proposals, the Children’s Minister has vowed to push for maximum relief on the cost of childcare. These items remain under active discussion as the government prepares its budgetary plans, and no final measures have been officially confirmed.