Oireachtas committee prepares for critical Budget 2027 scrutiny
The Committee on Budgetary Oversight is convening with leading economic experts to evaluate the fiscal landscape ahead of the upcoming national budget. This session will prioritise public finance sustainability alongside essential measures to support households facing ongoing cost-of-living challenges.
The Committee on Budgetary Oversight is set to hold a vital pre-Budget engagement this week, welcoming representatives from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), Social Justice Ireland, and the Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI). The session will convene at 3.40pm in Committee Room 4 of Leinster House to scrutinise the economic climate shaping the 2027 financial plan.
Leas-Chathaoirleach Deputy Edward Timmins emphasised that the meeting serves as a crucial opportunity to examine the sustainability of public finances. Key areas of focus include the strategic management of corporation tax receipts, the necessity of continued investment in national infrastructure, and the potential impact of global geopolitical risks and energy market volatility on the domestic economy.
Witnesses are expected to provide diverse perspectives, with Social Justice Ireland highlighting the need for equitable resource distribution and NERI offering an analysis of the €8.5 billion budgetary package proposed in the Summer Economic Statement. Further information regarding the committee's proceedings and official documentation is available on the Houses of the Oireachtas website. Media queries may be directed to Áine McMahon at the Oireachtas Communications Unit.