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Simon Harris: “I'm increasing the standard rate cut-off point by €2,500 to €46,500, with proportionate increases for married couples…”

On the recordOctober 6, 2026
I'm increasing the standard rate cut-off point by €2,500 to €46,500, with proportionate increases for married couples and civil partners.
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Simon Harris
Fine Gael
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rte.ie

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Minister for Finance outlining Budget 2027 measures.

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