Mairéad Farrell
Ceist:281. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the expenditure for 2025, and the impact it had on the surplus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11568/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 12 February 2026
Ceisteanna (281)
Freagraí scríofa
At the time of Budget 2026, my Department estimated a general government surplus of approximately €10.2 billion for 2025. This was consistent with gross voted spending of €109.1 billion.
The outturn for gross voted spending for 2025, as published in the Fiscal Monitor, was €109.4 billion. However, due to other factors including tax revenue above that assumed in the Budget projections, my Department estimates a general government surplus last year of around €12½ billion.
The CSO will confirm the general government balance for 2025 in the coming months.