Welcome to the April edition of HTH Accountants’ monthly newsletter! We send this out every month with news for our clients and friends about financial news and events in Ireland. This issue is a roundup of recent financial news and legislative changes. If you need help with anything arising from these, we’re available on (01) 541 1446.

Tax Revenues in Q1 2026 up 3.4% on 2025

Numbers are in for Tax Revenue in Q1 2026, and despite corporation tax being down, and concerns around inflation and energy prices, the overall tax revenues in the quarter came to €22.6 billion, up by 3.4% on 2025.

FSPO Received Record Number of Complaints in 2025

The Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman, Liam Sloyan, received a record 7,004 complaints in 2025. The Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman is an independent government-provided service that helps resolve consumer complaints.

Mortgage Rules Change to Favour Downsizing

Homeowners seeking to downsize to smaller properties will have benefits from updated mortgage rules coming into effect this month. The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, has indicated support of the Central Bank’s intentions to reform mortgage lending rules.

Feel free to forward this newsletter on to colleagues and contacts who might find it useful - that may even apply to friends or relatives looking to downsize their housing. They can also subscribe, if they want to get further issues. We’ll talk to you again in May!

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