What the papers say: Wednesday's front pages

Budget 2026 dominates the front pages of Wednesday's papers.

The Irish Times leads with middle-income earners missing out as public spending rises sharply.

The Irish Examiner leads with working couples missing out in the budget as big developers set to benefit.

The Echo leads with money allocated towards projects in Cork following Wednesday's budget.

The Irish Independent leads with comments from a cafe owner as she hails the vate rate cut announced on Tuesday.

The Herald leads with the trial of Jozef Puska's family, as his wife failed to disclose she was told of Aishling Murphy's murder.

The Irish Daily Mail says the budget will lead to further pressure on Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin following Jim Gavin's presidential campaign ending.

The Mirror leads with the likes of McDonald's set to benefit from the Vat rate cut in the budget.

The Irish Daily Star leads with the funeral of three members of the same family in Co Louth.