The Committee was established to enhance the role of the Oireachtas in the budgetary formation process. The Committee reviews the macro-economic and fiscal issues that form part of budget considerations.
Latest report
Post-Budget 2026 Report
The Committee’s post‑Budget review highlights the need for a resilient and transparent fiscal framework amid growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The Committee welcomes measures to support infrastructure, business viability and child poverty. The report outlines recommendations to strengthen Ireland’s fiscal architecture and promote long‑term economic stability and social wellbeing.
Press releases
15 Jun 2026, 14:10
Committee on Budgetary Oversight to engage with the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council on its Fiscal Assessment Report
8 Jun 2026, 15:08
Committee on Budgetary Oversight to examine Department of Education and Youth projected budget overspend
18 May 2026, 15:11
Committee on Budgetary Oversight to discuss budgetary responses to the energy crisis and cost of living pressures
Recent videos
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Committee on Budgetary Oversight
Topic: The intended impact of the Expenditure Control Process (21/2026) and Value for Money Obligations (18/2025) circulars on t...
Tue, 7 Jul 2026
Committee on Budgetary Oversight
Topic: Measures to address the cost of financing business in Ireland in advance of Budget 2027 with a focus on taxation and spen...
Mon, 29 Jun 2026
Committee on Budgetary Oversight
Topic: Measures to address the cost of financing business in Ireland in advance of Budget 2027 with a focus on taxation and spen...
Recent documents
Tue, 14 Jul
Opening statement, Barry O'Brien, Assistant Secretary General, Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Tue, 7 Jul
Opening statement, Gary Tobin, Assistant Secretary, Economic and Climate Division, Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Tue, 30 Jun
Opening statement, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland
Recent reports
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Travel Report – Central Bank of Ireland, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
Committee on Budgetary Oversight, Travel Report – Central Bank of Ireland, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Budgetary Measures to Address Energy Costs and the Cost of Living
Committee on Budgetary Oversight, Budgetary Measures to Address Energy Costs and the Cost of Living
Mon, 30 Mar 2026
Mon, 30 Mar 2026
Annual Report 2025
The Committee on Budgetary Oversight, Annual Report 2025
Committee contact details
Committee on Budgetary Oversight
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
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