There will be €15 million put towards keeping rural pubs doors open after more than 2,200 pubs have closed since 2005.

As for cigarettes, a pack will increase by €1 and vape juice will increase by 20c per millilitre.

Joining Ciara to discuss Budget 2027’s impact on vintners and newsagents is Michael O'Donovan, President of The Vintners Federation of Ireland and Chief Executive Officer of The Convenience Stores & Newsagents Association of Ireland, Vincent Jennings.

Newstalk’s Henry McKean also went out to ask the public for their thoughts…