Circular 21 of 2026: Expenditure Control Process by Irish Department of Public Expenditure (gov.ie)

• Circular 21/2026 issued by the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
• Establishes a new expenditure control and escalation process
• Aims to strengthen oversight governance and value for money in public spending

"The Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation published Circular 21/2026 on 14 May 2026. It establishes a new expenditure control and escalation process to strengthen oversight governance and ensure value for money in public spending. The circular applies to all government departments and offices, introducing mechanisms for escalating expenditure issues and enhanced reporting requirements. It is part of ongoing fiscal discipline efforts."