Budget 2027: Ministers told to find savings in their departments

Jack Chambers has been giving fellow ministers a ‘sobering assessment’ of Ireland's public finances ahead October's budget

Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers told ministers they must find further savings and efficiencies within their existing allocations before they will be granted additional money. Picture: David Young/PA

Government ministers can rejig internal spending allocations to better focus on their priorities rather than extra money, as preparations for a tight budget in October remain ongoing.

Budget talks are at an early stage, with Government departments seeking additional funding for new measures.