Ministers told to 'prioritise and make choices and trade-offs' for Budget 2027

Public expenditure minister says savings which can be reinvested by departments will need to be found

Overall, there is a budget package of €8.5bn available, with €1.5bn of this due to be spent on tax cuts. File picture

Ministers have been told to find savings which can be reinvested by departments in next month's budget.

Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers set out the Government's expenditure strategy for Budget 2027 at Wednesday's Cabinet meeting and told ministers there is an obligation on them "to ensure Budget 2027 measures demonstrate a clear link to improved outcomes and better public services for people".