Tariff uncertainty means 'tighter' spending for Budget 2026 

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.

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