Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 January 2026
33. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the capital budget allocation for the Revenue Commissioners in the years 2025 and 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6823/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of the Revenue Commissioners operates under the aegis of the Minister for Finance. Their capital allocation for 2025 and 2026 is set out in the table below. The capital allocations for both years was allotted under subhead A.2 Administration Non-pay.
In 2025, Revenue’s capital allocation was primarily directed towards Vehicles and Frontier Management Related spending. The main cost drivers were:
Rosslare Europort infrastructure and related frontier management requirements.
Expenditure associated with the seized vessel MV Matthew, including maintenance, crewing, and ongoing detainment costs.
Additional capital funding was allocated for Customs and SPS permanent infrastructure at Rosslare Europort, developed by the OPW to enable compliance with EU customs, SPS, and official food control requirements for goods moving between Ireland and the UK.
In 2026, the focus shifts toward the final capital payment related to the Rosslare infrastructure project, alongside allocations forming part of Revenue’s broader 2026–2030 capital programme under the National Development Plan. Planned expenditure this year includes:
• Digital Capital Investment, covering in-house software development (CAUD), software licences, and computer hardware.
• Frontier Management Detection Equipment, including cutter vessels, motor vehicles, and scanning technologies used across ports, airports, mail centres, and inland enforcement.
• Office refurbishments and furniture/fittings across Revenue locations.
• Enhanced Port Infrastructure at Rosslare, developed by OPW on behalf of Revenue and other government agencies.
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2025 |
2026 |
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€36,691,000 |
€23,290,000 |
