Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 June 2026
149. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport the 2025 and 2026 capital and current budget allocation for the Irish Coast Guard, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48135/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe funding allocated to the Irish Coast Guard for 2025 and 2026 is broken down in tabular format below in thousands of Euro:
|
Allocations |
2025 €'000 |
2026 €'000 |
|
IRCG Aviation Contract Current Expenditure |
138,770 |
117,330 |
|
IRCG Current Expenditure |
8,240 |
9,450 |
|
IRCG Capital Expenditure |
18,000 |
7,000 |
|
Total |
165,010 |
133,780 |
The IRCG Aviation Contract has no capital expenditure as the assets are owned by the contractor.
All Coast Guard functions are fully funded through the Departmental Vote and reviewed as part of the annual budgetary process. My officials will shortly commence engagement with Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation officials as part of the annual estimates process. There are no decisions made yet in respect of Budget 2027. I can assure the Deputy my Department is fully committed to ensuring that the Irish Coast Guard remains capable and equipped to deliver its services and to meet current and future challenges.
