Budget 2027: Government to have €8.5bn available for spending and tax package

Summer Economic Statement highlights strong employment but warns geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty continue to pose significant risks
Tánaste Simon Harris speaks to the media outside Government Buildings ahead of a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. Picture: David Young/PA

Tánaste Simon Harris speaks to the media outside Government Buildings ahead of a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. Picture: David Young/PA

The Government will have €8.5bn available for Budget 2027Budget 2027, according to the summer economic statement.

The document, which outlines the broad parameters of the budget, says the Government will have €7bn in additional spending capacity in October's budget, with a further €1.5bn available for a tax package.

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