Tariff uncertainty means 'tighter' spending for Budget 2026 

Budget is expected to focus on 'stability of the public finances'

It is expected that Tánaiste Simon Harris will tell Cabinet this year’s document will be 'different' from previous years, given the continued uncertainty with tariffs. Picture: Sasko Lazarov /RollingNews.ie

Ministers will be told of the need to “moderate” spending ahead of this year’s budget as the Government unveils its financial package this week.

The Government will today release the summer economic statement, which will outline the broad parameters of this year’s budget. While Government sources say there will be money to spend and it will roll out a €30bn national development plan update, economic uncertainty means that current spending will need to be managed.