Budget 2026: Irish Government Sets €117.8 Billion Expenditure Ceiling with €19.1 Billion Capital Investment (assets.gov.ie)

• €117.8 billion gross voted expenditure ceiling for 2026
• €97.7 billion current, €19.1 billion capital (€2 billion increase)
• €28.9 billion for Social Protection, €25.8 billion for Health
• €1 billion contingency reserve included
• First budget of new government, informed by Medium Term Expenditure Framework

"The Irish government's Budget 2026 sets a gross voted expenditure ceiling of €117.8 billion, comprising €97.7 billion current and €19.1 billion capital expenditure. This represents an €8.1 billion increase over the previous year, with €6.1 billion added to current and €2 billion to capital. Key allocations include €28.9 billion for Social Protection, €25.8 billion for Health, and €13.1 billion for Education. The budget is informed by the new Medium Term Expenditure Framework and supports the National Development Plan. A €1 billion contingency reserve is included."