{"id":247555,"date":"2025-10-01T17:09:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T16:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.tg4.ie\/information\/press\/press-releases\/2025-2\/cludach-ar-an-mbuisead-ar-tg4-tg4-ie\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T08:55:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T07:55:17","slug":"tg4-announces-plans-for-budget-2026-coverage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.tg4.ie\/en\/information\/press\/press-releases\/2025-2\/tg4-announces-plans-for-budget-2026-coverage\/","title":{"rendered":"TG4 Announces Plans for Budget 2026 Coverage"},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30175842\/Buisead2026_1-1920x1080-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-247522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30175842\/Buisead2026_1-1920x1080-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30175842\/Buisead2026_1-1920x1080-1-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30175842\/Buisead2026_1-1920x1080-1-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30175842\/Buisead2026_1-1920x1080-1-252x141.jpg 252w, https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30175842\/Buisead2026_1-1920x1080-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/30175842\/Buisead2026_1-1920x1080-1-120x68.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/td>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/01095310\/Siun_1-1920x1080-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-247531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/01095310\/Siun_1-1920x1080-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/01095310\/Siun_1-1920x1080-1-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/01095310\/Siun_1-1920x1080-1-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/01095310\/Siun_1-1920x1080-1-252x141.jpg 252w, https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/01095310\/Siun_1-1920x1080-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tg4-docs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/01095310\/Siun_1-1920x1080-1-120x68.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><center><sup>Eimear N\u00ed Chonaola &#8211; Buis\u00e9ad 2026, Si\u00fan Nic Gearailt &#8211; Nuacht TG4<\/sup><\/center><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/14dLBQzGDfI?si=LRXpF49wspTxv_IX\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>TG4 will deliver comprehensive coverage and analysis of Budget 2026 on Budget Day, October 7th 2025, across news and current affairs programming.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nTG4\u2019s live television coverage begins at 14:30 with a special one-hour programme, <strong>Buis\u00e9ad 2026<\/strong>, presented by Eimear N\u00ed Chonaola. This programme will bring viewers the latest developments direct from D\u00e1il \u00c9ireann as they are announced, with immediate reaction from politicians, expert contributors, and in-depth studio analysis.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nAt 19:00, <strong>Nuacht TG4<\/strong>, presented by Si\u00fan Nic Gearailt, will deliver expert insight and analysis of the Budget 2026 measures, with a particular focus on their broader impact on society, the Gaeltacht, and the Irish language.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nThis will be followed at 20:00 by <strong>7L\u00c1<\/strong>, presented by Beirn\u00ed N\u00ed Chuinn, which will feature extended discussion, debate, and contributions from political figures, commentators, and analysts, examining the broader implications of the Budget for communities throughout Ireland.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nNuacht C\u00fala4 will also feature tailored coverage for younger audiences on budget week, helping them understand the key issues and decisions that will shape their future.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Deirdre N\u00ed Choist\u00edn, Director General of TG4<\/strong>, said: <em>\u201cTG4 has a proud tradition of bringing audiences trusted, independent and in-depth coverage of major national events. The Budget is one of the most important days in the political calendar, and through Nuacht TG4, 7L\u00c1 and Nuacht C\u00fala4, we will ensure that viewers of all ages can access clear analysis and meaningful discussion in the Irish language.\u201d <\/em><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nUpdates and highlights will be available across TG4\u2019s social media channels.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n@7LATG4, @NUACHTTG4, @cula4_tg4, YouTube@Cula4<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eimear N\u00ed Chonaola &#8211; Buis\u00e9ad 2026, Si\u00fan Nic Gearailt &#8211; Nuacht TG4 &nbsp; &nbsp; TG4 will deliver comprehensive coverage and analysis of Budget 2026 on Budget Day, October 7th 2025, across news and current affairs programming. &nbsp; TG4\u2019s live television coverage begins at 14:30 with a special one-hour programme, Buis\u00e9ad 2026, presented by Eimear N\u00ed 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