Statement of Strategy
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From: Department of Finance
- Published on: 3 January 2018
- Last updated on: 29 January 2026
Our Mission
To lead in the achievement of the Government’s economic, fiscal and financial policy goals, having regard to the commitments set out in the Programme for Government – Securing Ireland’s Future.
Our Values
Our core values guide our behaviour, our decisions and actions. They are central to our shared sense of purpose as both employees and civil servants.
- Integrity: at all times we display honesty and transparency in our work.
- Impartiality: we are committed to advising and implementing policy impartially and in an objective and equal manner.
- Inclusion: we adopt an inclusive approach to policy making across our policy remit and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, that is representative of the community we serve.
- Respect: for all stakeholders, the public, our colleagues internally and across the Public Service.
- Accountability: in accepting responsibility for our actions in a fully transparent manner.
As an organisation, our people believe in and live by our values. This defines the strong ethos and culture of our Department and we have a shared purpose and commitment to achieving our strategic goals.
Our Strategic Goals
In pursuing our Mission, the Department is working for the period 2026-2027 towards achieving the following Strategic Goals:
- Balanced, sustainable economic growth
- Sound Public Finances
- Well regulated, sustainable banking and financial sector
- International leadership in economic, fiscal and financial decision making
- Promoting environmentally sustainable economic progress
- An organisation with a shared sense of purpose where our people are valued, supported and empowered to deliver on our strategy
Read our Statement of Strategy 2026-2027, below:
