National Economic Dialogue 2026
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Ó: An Roinn Airgeadais; An Roinn Caiteachais Phoiblí, Bonneagair, Athchóiriúcháin Seirbhíse Poiblí agus Digitiúcháin
- Foilsithe: 15 Meitheamh 2026
- An t-eolas is déanaí: 17 Meitheamh 2026
- National Economic Dialogue 2026
- Event recordings
- Event overview
- Theme
- Queries
- Speakers
- Programme
- Breakout session details
- Breakout session papers
- Themeatic boxes - National Economic Dialogue 2026
- Speeches
- Future Forty – An Overview - Presentation by Chief Economist John McCarthy
- Bodies and Organisations that registered for the National Economic Dialogue 2026
- Chair and Rapporteur Reports
National Economic Dialogue 2026
Event recordings
Event overview
The National Economic Dialogue is the principal institutional forum for public consultation and discussion on the Budget. This annual stakeholder engagement event is hosted jointly by the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation.
The Dialogue provides a deliberative forum for stakeholders to participate in an open and inclusive exchange on the competing economic and social priorities facing the government. It is not intended to produce specific budget proposals or recommendations, but should assist participants in preparing their own pre-budget submissions.
Theme
The National Economic Dialogue will take place on the 15th of June 2026. The discussions at the Dialogue will focus around the theme of Reforming now for a secure future: Putting Future Forty into practice.
Queries
Any queries in relation to the organisation of the National Economic Dialogue can be directed by email to ned@budget.gov.ie
Speakers
Programme
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker(s) |
| 09:00 | Registration/ Welcome | |
| Morning Session | ||
| 10:00 | Welcome and introduction | Chair: Professor Orla Doyle |
| 10:05 | Opening address | An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D. |
| 10:20 | Remarks | Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris T.D. |
| 10:30 | Remarks | |
| 10:40 | Presentation on Future Forty | |
| 11:00 | Direction to Break-out Sessions | |
| 11:05 | Comfort break/ Tea & Coffee | |
| 11:30 | Break-out Sessions | |
| 13:00 | Lunch | |
| Afternoon Session | ||
| 14:00 | Chair introduces Rapporteur panel | |
| 14:05 | Panel Discussion with Rapporteurs | |
| 14:45 | Plenary Session | |
| 16:25 | Chair's Summary | Professor Orla Doyle |
| 16:30 | End of event |
Breakout session details
| Topic | Chair | Rapporteur |
| 1. Building resilient public finances | Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris T.D. | |
| 2. Maximising the Impact of Public Spending | Dr. Emma Howard | |
| Dr. Aedín Doris | ||
| Professor Michelle Norris | ||
| 5. Securing Ireland’s Long-Term Competitiveness | Dr. Alan Barrett | |
| Maeve Dineen | ||
| Professor John Cullinan |
Breakout session papers
Themeatic boxes - National Economic Dialogue 2026
Speeches
National Economic Dialogue 2026 Speech by Taoiseach Micheál Martin
National Economic Dialogue 2026 Opening Remarks by Tánaiste and Minister for Finance
National Economic Dialogue 2026 Speech by Minister Jack Chambers