Minister Chambers to speak at Cork Budget breakfast briefing in Kinsale

The Kinsale & District Lions Club has announced the return of its flagship fundraising event, the Budget Breakfast Briefing 2026, on Thursday, October 9.

The event, at the Kinsale Hotel and Spa, will take place two days after Budget 2026 is presented in the Dáil. Held in partnership with Chartered Accountants Ireland Cork Society, it will bring together local businesses, community groups, organisations, and civic leaders.

Last year’s briefing sold out, with strong local participation and record-breaking fundraising for good causes.

Funds raised this year will support the paediatric emergency and childhood cancer unit at Cork University Hospital (CUH), as well as local charities, families in need, and community projects.

Keynote speakers will include Fianna Fáil’s Jack Chambers, the public expenditure and public service reform minister.

Joining him will be economist, author, and broadcaster Jim Power. He has served as a treasury economist at AIB Group, chief economist at Bank of Ireland Group Treasury and Friends First Group, and has advised parliamentary committees.

Cormac Fitzgerald, president of Kinsale Lions Club, said: 

“To have top experts such as Jim Power and minister Jack Chambers give their overview and analysis of Budget 2026 in the same week it is announced makes this year’s event extra special.

“We sincerely thank all members of Kinsale Lions Club, our organising committee, and everyone who has already booked in for their support.” Tickets are €50 per person or €600 for a table of 12, and you can book online now at www.kinsalelionsonline.com.