Ministers will signal greater caution in Summer Economic Statement and National Development Plan

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe. Photo: Collins

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe. Photo: Collins

Mary Regan and Tabitha Monahan

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The country’s economic model is under threat, ministers will be warned today as the Government plans to signal a shift in budgetary strategy towards more permanent spending on infrastructure and services.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is likely to outline a more cautious approach later today when he ­publishes the ­Summer Economic Statement (SES), which details what level of funding will be available for Budget 2026.