Budget Day
Budget day is one of the most important days in the Houses of the Oireachtas calendar. On budget day, the Minister for Finance presents the Budget Statement to Dáil Éireann. The Budget Statement outlines the general economic and fiscal outlook and the changes the Government proposes to make to taxes and spending. TDs have the opportunity to make speeches in response to the Budget Statement.
After the Budget Statement, the Government moves financial resolutions, and Dáil Éireann debates these resolutions. The debate may be held over a number of days. If the Dáil does not agree to the Government’s financial resolutions, a vote is called and the resolutions are declared carried or lost.
After the budget
In order to implement the changes it proposes in the Budget Statement, the Government may need to ask the Houses of the Oireachtas to amend certain legislation. It does this by introducing Bills. For example, to change the amount of tax levied, the Government introduces a Finance Bill and to change social welfare payments, the Government introduces a Social Welfare Bill. These Bills are normally debated and passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas by the end of the year.
Budget 2023
Oireachtas TV special
Budget 2023 Special
Watch coverage and analysis of Budget 2023, broadcast on 27 September 2022 by Oireachtas TV.
Budget 2023 Debates
Watch or read the debates on the 2023 budget, which took place in Dáil and Seanad Éireann from 27 September 2022.
The Oireachtas and the budget
For more information on the role the Oireachtas plays in the budget, see the L&RS infographic.
Committee on Budgetary Oversight
The Committee on Budgetary Oversight holds meetings with stakeholders and reviews the issues that form part of budget considerations. It publishes a pre-budget report with recommendations for the Government.
Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO)
The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) provides independent and impartial information, analysis and advice to the Houses of the Oireachtas. The PBO is a key source of financial and budgetary intelligence for Oireachtas Members.
Useful links
Follow these links to learn more about the budget in Ireland
Budget 2022
Oireachtas TV special
Budget 2022 Special
Watch coverage and analysis of Budget 2022, broadcast on 12 October 2021 by Oireachtas TV.
Budget 2022 Debates
Watch or read the debates on the 2022 budget, which took place in Dáil and Seanad Éireann from 12 October 2021.
Budget 2022 legislation
Track the legislation introduced to implement Budget 2022.
Budget 2021
Oireachtas TV special
Budget 2021 Special
Watch coverage and analysis of Budget 2021 broadcast on Budget Day 2020 by Oireachtas TV.
Budget 2021 Debates
Watch or read the debates on the 2021 budget in Dáil and Seanad Éireann.
Budget 2021 legislation
Track the legislation introduced to implement Budget 2021.
Budget 2020
Budget 2020
Watch or read the debates on the 2020 budget in Dáil and Seanad Éireann.
Budget 2020 legislation
Track the legislation introduced to implement Budget 2020.
ISL Video
Budget 2020 Statements
Watch the Budget 2020 Statements in the Dáil with Irish Sign Language (ISL).
Budget 2019
Budget 2019
Watch or read the debates on the 2019 budget in Dáil and Seanad Éireann.
Budget 2019: legislation
Track the legislation introduced to implement Budget 2019.
Video
Budget 2019 - Studio Debate
Watch Oireachtas TV's documentary on Budget 2019, including a panel discussion, comments from politicians and analysis by people working in the housing and homeless sector. The film also includes video of the Minister's budget statement in the Dáil.
Budget 2018
Budget 2018: debates
Watch or read the debates on the 2018 budget in Dáil and Seanad Éireann.
Budget 2018: legislation
Track the legislation introduced to implement Budget 2018.
Last updated: 13 October 2020