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What are Additional Departments?

Additional departments included in this category include Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Enterprise, Tourism and Employment; Culture, Communications and Sport; Defence; Rural and Community Development; and Further and Higher Education. Together, these departments deliver a broad range of services that contribute to Ireland's social, economic, and environmental wellbeing.

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What is Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform And Digitalisation?

The Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation works from the centre of Government to drive the delivery of better public services, living standards and infrastructure for the people of Ireland by:

What is Children, Disability And Equality?

The Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE) is responsible for developing policy, legislation and services that support children, disabled people, families and those experiencing inequality or disadvantage in Ireland. It oversees areas including early learning and childcare, child welfare and protection, participation, disability policy and services, equality and human rights and supports for vulnerable groups.

What is Foreign Affairs And Trade?

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade protects and promotes Ireland’s interests and values globally, and supports peace and reconciliation on the island of Ireland. It strengthens relationships with other countries and expands trade, investment and economic opportunities.

What is Climate, Energy And The Environment?

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment is responsible for the delivery of climate action; the transformation of our energy systems; the protection and resilience of our land and marine environment; and ensuring a resource-efficient economy. The Department’s work is central to the Programme for Government, reducing Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels, enhancing renewable energy generation, reducing waste and harnessing our natural resources so that our communities and economy can thrive.

What is Agriculture, Food And The Marine?

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is responsible for supporting Ireland’s agriculture, food, forestry and marine sectors. It provides financial supports for farmers and rural businesses, promotes the development of Ireland’s food and farming industries and supports the fisheries and marine sectors.

What is Enterprise, Tourism And Employment?

The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE) leads the development and implementation of Government policy across enterprise, tourism and employment.

What is Culture, Communications And Sport?

The Department of Culture, Communications and Sport's role is to enable the development of the culture, communications, media and sport sectors, to contribute to an Ireland that is active, connected and thriving.

What is Defence?

The Department of Defence supports the Government in achieving its goal of providing for the military defence of the State, contributing to national and international peace and security. It is responsible for the development and implementation of defence policy and legislation and leads Ireland's engagement on defence and related security matters at national, EU, and international level.

2027 Additional Departments Expenditure: