

Budget 2027: Opposition reaction
Pearse Doherty, Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson; Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Ged Nash, Labour Finance spokesperson; and Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats Deputy Leader

Budget 2027: Reaction in Limerick and Dublin
Reports from John Cooke and Una Kelly

Budget 2027: Further reaction
John Dallon, fuel protester; David Broderick, Director of Small Firms Association; and Clare O’Connor, Friends of the Earth Programme Coordinator

Budget 2027: Analysis
David Murphy, RTÉ Economics and Public Affairs Editor; Caitriona Redmond, Irish Examiner Consumer Columnist; Regina Bushell, Chair of Seas Suas and Managing Director of Grovelands; Danny McCoy, CEO of IBEC; and Kate English, Chief Economist at Deloitte

Budget 2027: Minister Jack Chambers
Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

Drivetime - 6 October 2026
Katie Hannon and Claire Brock present a special edition with reaction and analysis of Budget 2027, bringing you the latest top stories, expert insight and in-depth conversations on your evening commute.

Road safety and drink driving
Laura Connolly, Advocate for greater awareness and education on the dangers of driving under the influence

Schools on strike
Una Kelly, Reporter & Andy Pike, Head of Education at Fórsa

Getting your bed winter ready
Francis Brennan, Television Personality

Pre-budget - what do people want?
Report from John Cooke