2108. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which the Government intends to ensure that Budget 2027 delivers on the poverty-reduction targets set out in the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026–2030; and the specific measures being considered to increase the adequacy of social welfare payments and reduce the cost-of-living for low-income households. [63920/26]

The Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026-2030, published in May 2026, is the Government’s renewed and ambitious strategy to reduce poverty and improve social inclusion over the next five years.

It total, 63 cross-Government actions are outlined to deliver its overarching ambitions and targets.

Reflecting the multi-dimensional nature of poverty and the need for supports for those groups that we know are most impacted by poverty, as well as early intervention to prevent poverty, these actions span key areas such as income, employment, housing, health, education, transport and community services.

My priority, working with colleagues across Government, is to ensure that the actions in this Roadmap are delivered and translate into real outcomes for individuals, families and communities across Ireland.

In July, at my Department's annual Pre-Budget Forum, I engaged directly with community and voluntary organisations on their priorities for Budget 2027. These submissions will be a key input to Budget formulation and the measures brought forward for consideration of Government.

As with every annual Government Budget process, managing competing priorities with a finite budget allocation is a challenge. In my role as Minister for Social Protection, I will strive to ensure that Budget 2027 supports the actions of the Roadmap for Social Inclusion and prioritises targeted supports to reduce poverty.