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AI Summary of Finance Bill 2025 (enacted 23 December 2025)

The Finance Bill 2025 provides a comprehensive framework for the modification, imposition, and repeal of various taxation measures, stamp duties, and excise duties. Notably, it introduces provisions related to the Universal Social Charge, income tax, and corporation tax. Key amendments include updates to mortgage interest tax relief, enhancements in capital allowances for energy-efficient equipment, and regulations governing automatic enrolment retirement savings systems.

Additionally, the Bill incorporates significant changes to VAT rates on housing and other essential services, aimed at promoting social policy objectives. Compliance measures related to cryptocurrency reporting have been established, aligning with international standards to enhance transparency. The Bill further details the management of taxes and duties by the Revenue Commissioners, reinforcing procedural obligations and penalties associated with tax evasion and reporting discrepancies.

Version status: Amended
Version date: 26 November 2025 - onwards
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Finance Bill 2025 (enacted 23 December 2025)

Enacted Bill, signed into law by the President on the 23rd December 2025.
Introduction of this Bill

Bill entitled an Act to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance; and to provide for related matters.

Sponsor
Minister for Finance
Source
Government
Originating House
Dáil Éireann
History of this Bill
Date Stage House Document Link
16 December 2025 4 Seanad Éireann Debates Report and Final Stages
16 December 2025 4 Seanad Éireann Bill amendments Numbered List [Seanad]
9 December 2025 3 Seanad Éireann Debates Committee Stage (Resumed)
9 December 2025 3 Seanad Éireann Debates Committee Stage
9 December 2025 3 Seanad Éireann Bill amendments Numbered List [Seanad]
2 December 2025 3 Seanad Éireann This Bill has completed Seanad Éireann, Third Stage
2 December 2025 2 Seanad Éireann Debates Second Stage
26 November 2025 4 Dáil Éireann Bills As passed by Dáil Éireann
26 November 2025 4 Dáil Éireann Debates Report and Final Stages
25 November 2025 4 Dáil Éireann Bill amendments Numbered List [Dáil]
10 November 2025 3 Dáil Éireann Bills As amended in Committee/Select Committee (Dáil Eireann)
6 November 2025 3 Dáil Éireann Debates Committee Stage (Resumed)
5 November 2025 3 Dáil Éireann Debates Committee Stage
4 November 2025 3 Dáil Éireann Other Documents Erratum slip
4 November 2025 3 Dáil Éireann Debates Financial Resolutions
4 November 2025 3 Dáil Éireann Bill amendments Numbered List [Dáil]
21 October 2025 2 Dáil Éireann Other Documents Glossary/Gluais
21 October 2025 2 Dáil Éireann Debates Referral to Select Committee
21 October 2025 2 Dáil Éireann Debates Second Stage
16 October 2025 1 Dáil Éireann Bills Explanatory Memorandum
16 October 2025 1 Dáil Éireann Bills As initiated