How to stay up to date with Budget 2026 on RTÉ
As the Government unveils the details of Budget 2026, RTÉ is providing extensive coverage across digital, radio and television, with reporting and analysis in both English and as Gaeilge.
RTÉ News online and the RTÉ News social channels are carrying extensive coverage as the Budget speeches from the Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform are broadcast live from Dáil Éireann on RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ One television, the RTÉ News Channel and on Raidió na Gaeltachta.
Here's how you can stay in touch with all of the day's developments across the RTÉ network of services.
RTÉ News app and RTÉ.ie/news
The RTÉ News app and RTÉ.ie/news is carrying comprehensive coverage of Budget 2026, from breaking news lines to in-depth analysis.
A live blog throughout the day will keep track of all the latest developments as the Government unveils its financial plan, with video capturing key moments of the day distributed across all RTÉ news' digital platforms.
Those looking for key headlines from the day can follow RTÉ' News; online explainer 'Budget 2026 at a glance’ key points, while there will be extensive coverage and expert analysis from RTÉ News' political staff and specialist correspondents on what the Budget means for different sectors.
Later in the day, RTÉ's online Budget coverage will include multiple household profiles, breaking down how the Budget will impact different families around the country.
Followers of RTÉ News on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X can also submit Budget questions to be answered in a live Q&A blog by financial experts.
RTÉ News podcast Behind the Story will sum up the main talking points from Budget 2026 in a bonus episode.
Live streams of RTÉ's television and radio coverage are available worldwide to users via the RTÉ News app, RTÉ Player and RTÉ Radio Player.
Television coverage
Sharon Ní Bheoláin and David McCullagh will introduce RTÉ's live TV coverage of speeches from Dáil Éireann in an RTÉ News special Budget 2026 starting at 12.40pm on RTÉ One, the RTÉ News Channel and the RTÉ Player.
The programme has live reaction to the Budget measures and comprehensive analysis of the Government's plans on taxation, housing, health and other budgetary measures.
An extended Six One News, presented by David McCullagh and Sharon Tobin, will have reports on all the main measures announced in Budget 2026 with analysis from RTÉ correspondents, plus live interviews with Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers and others.
Sharon Ní Bheoláin will update viewers on the reaction to the financial measures in the Budget on Nine O'Clock News.
On Prime Time, Miriam O’Callaghan and Sarah McInerney will put the key issues arising from the Budget to Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty.
Members of the public will share their views, followed by expert analysis from KPMG and others.
Radio coverage
RTÉ Radio 1's coverage of the Budget speeches will broadcast live on an extended News at One with Rachael English from 12.45pm until 3.30pm, featuring immediate reaction and analysis to the financial plan.
At 4.30pm, a Drivetime Budget special, presented by Cormac Ó'hEadhra and Claire Brock, will analyse the key talking points from the Budget announcement with an interview with Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers.
From 10pm, The Late Debate presented by Colm Ó Mongáin will be live from Buswells Hotel next to the Houses of the Oireachtas with a panel of politicians and experts to interrogate the detail of Budget 2026.
Morning Ireland will continue the analysis on Wednesday morning examining the main talking points and reaction from Opposition parties on RTÉ Radio 1 and the RTÉ News Channel.
Later at 10am, Claire Byrne will be joined in studio by Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers for the annual Budget phone-in special.
As always, Today with Claire Byrne invites listeners to put their questions about Budget 2026 directly to the ministers.
Buiséad 2026 Nuacht RTÉ/TG4
RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta will provide coverage as Gaeilge of Budget 2026 on Lá na Cáinaisnéise and Tús Áite. Both programmes will analyse the implications and likely political fallout of the decisions announced in the Budget and get reaction from public representatives.
Lá na Cáinaisnéise presented by Máirín Ní Ghadhra will cover Budget 2026 live from Leinster House from 1.30pm.
The programme will feature analysis from expert panelists: tax consultant Deirdre Ní Mhaoláin, journalist Áine Ní Chiaráin, Head of Fiontar and Scoil na Gaeilge in DCU Ciarán Mac an Bhaird, Professor of Sociology in Maynooth University Seán Ó Riain and RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta’s Political ReporterCuan Ó Seireadáin.
Coverage continues on Tús Áite from 5pm, presented by Fachtna Ó Drisceoil live fromLeinster House.
His panel will include economist Sean Byrne, Ollamh Cúnta in DCU Emer Ní Bhrádaigh and Conradh na Gaeilge’s Roisín Ní Chinnéide.
Nuacht RTÉ le TG4 at 5.45pm on RTÉ One will outline the new measures in Budget 2026 and capture reaction from experts and opposition.
