Budget Statement 2026
Dail Éireann — 2025-10-07
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Jack Chambers (FF), Dublin West

Another area where Ireland thrives in the global arena is in culture and sport.
Culture, Communications and Sport
For a small country, Ireland offers an extraordinary wealth of talent and entertainment. Our artists, writers and athletes are now leading the way on the world stage, while our media keep us connected to each other and to global stories as they unfold. To build on the progress we have made, the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport will receive an allocation of €1.5 billion in 2026. This provides for a €10.7 million increase in current expenditure for Sport Ireland, €3 million of which will support the establishment of League of Ireland football academies.

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