Departmental Expenditure
Dail Éireann — 2026-04-16
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Jack Chambers (FF), Dublin West

To be clear, the expenditure ceiling increased to €117.8 billion, a significant expansion of public services and investment infrastructure in the economy. All I hear from the Deputy is to massively increase spending, which would significantly undermine the public finances. What we are seeking to do is moderate the overall growth in expenditure.
In regard to the Department of education, in fact, there was a significant expansion year on year. It increased funding compared to the 2025 Revised Estimates Volume, REV, allocation funding increase, by 10%, reflecting a clear expansion for the Department of education specifically. My Department is in ongoing discussions on funding for the Department of Education and Youth. That discussion and engagement is ongoing across Government relating to any further allocation for 2026.

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Sitting date: 2026-04-16