Expenditure Report 2026 - Part I: Public Expenditure Strategy and Medium-Term Framework (assets.gov.ie)

• 2026 gross expenditure ceiling: €117.8 billion (current €97.7bn, capital €19.1bn).
• Additional allocations: Social Protection +€2bn, Health +€1.5bn, capital +€2bn.
• Medium Term Expenditure Framework introduced for multi-annual planning.
• Contingency reserve of €1bn for unforeseen costs.
• Economy forecast: 2.3% growth, 1.9% inflation, 4.6% unemployment.

"The Irish Expenditure Report for Budget 2026 outlines a gross voted expenditure ceiling of €117.8 billion, an increase of €8.1 billion from 2025, with €6.1 billion for current and €2 billion for capital. Key additional allocations include Social Protection (+€2.04bn), Health (+€1.5bn), and capital under the NDP. The report introduces a Medium Term Expenditure Framework for multi-annual planning and emphasizes fiscal sustainability, spending efficiency, and adequacy amid global trade risks."