The Government would be required to reduce funding to other departments to cover the overspending at the Department of Education, according to public expenditure minister Jack Chambers. “We’ve been clear that if a new priority or a new expenditure pressure arises, that will have implications for other Government departments,” said Mr Chambers. “That’s what we’re engaging with the Department of Education on presently. Mr Chambers said the Government is yet to make a decision on whether to provide extra funds to the department. The warnings were issued to the Departments of Housing, Education, Health, and Children.

Source: Irish Examiner April 07, 2026 21:37 UTC