How budget 2026 impacts your business
Join Kinore for an expert budget debrief
The Irish Budget 2026 will be announced on the 7th of October and will outline the government’s spending and revenues. These decisions may have significant implications for businesses across Ireland. As a business owner, staying ahead of these changes is critical to ensuring your company’s success and growth in the coming years.
Join us for an exclusive, business-focused breakdown of the key outcomes of Budget 2026. This live debrief is designed specifically for business owners who want to understand how the latest announcements will affect their bottom line, tax obligations, investment opportunities, and overall strategy. Our panel of experienced chartered accountants and financial experts will take you through the highlights, provide actionable insights, and answer your most pressing questions.
Why Attend?
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Business-Focused Analysis
Unlike general budget reviews, this debrief is tailor-made for business owners. We’ll dive deep into what matters most to you.
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Actionable Insights
Learn how to adjust your business strategies to align with new fiscal policies and leverage opportunities for growth in 2026.
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Live Q&A Session
Get your questions answered in real-time by professionals who understand your industry and challenges.
Meet the panel
Larissa Feeney
CEO & Founder of Kinore
Larissa Feeney is a chartered accountant and the CEO and Founder of Kinore, a multi-award-winning online accountancy firm that specialises in delivering a complete suite of finance and business services to startups and SMEs across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK. Larissa proudly dedicates her time to overseeing the growth of her digital-first company and giving back to the local community by contributing to numerous entrepreneurial programmes and boards that help to empower ambitious businesses.
Tom Francis
Head of Accounting and Small Business at Kinore
Tom is a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) and Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) and is Head of Accountant and Small Business at Kinore. Areas of expertise include Accounting, Compliance, and Taxation relating to small business and company directors.
Tom oversees a team of accountants who work closely with high-potential start-ups and SMEs, providing expert business advice and guidance and ensuring their statutory requirements are taken care of. He has built great client relationships and has experience providing technical support in accounting, compliance, and taxation to business owners so they can grow and scale their businesses.
Neil McDonnell
CEO of Irish SME Association (ISME)
Neil has been Chief Executive of ISME since 2016 and is a leading voice for Ireland’s SME sector. His areas of expertise include business policy, compliance, and industrial strategy, with a strong focus on creating a fairer, more competitive environment for small businesses.
Since joining ISME, Neil has been especially active on issues such as reducing insurance costs for SMEs, introducing a perjury act to tackle white-collar crime, and pushing for comprehensive reform of Irish industrial policy. He regularly engages with government, industry stakeholders, and the media, positioning ISME as a key advocate for the challenges and opportunities facing Irish business owners today.