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Cabinet subcommittee approves €400 payment to households who host Ukrainian refugees
The final sign off of the decision will take place at Cabinet next week.
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The final sign off of the decision will take place at Cabinet next week.
Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath says work is continuing across a number of departments.
The minister says there is a real risk of projects not being completed if the State didn’t step in.
The minister is bringing proposals to the Cabinet today.
The Pension Commission has recommended that the State pension age should rise to 67 by 2031.
The Government plans to abolish charges for overnight stays as well as fees for day cases.
We cannot allow Putin’s wish of depriving the next Ukrainian leaders an opportunity to finish their education, Simon Harris said.
Targeted supports for those on fuel allowance will mean an additional three weeks payment.
Environment Minister Eamon Ryan and his officials are finalising measures that will help tackle the rising costs of fuel, energy and food.
The new Bill was approved by Cabinet earlier this week and will be published shortly.
30,000 refugees are expected to arrive in Ireland by the end of April.
There will also be two new subjects introduced: Drama, Film and Theatre Studies and Climate Action and Sustainable Development.
Auto-enrolment was initially meant to start this year but due to the pandemic the roll out was delayed.
It aims to incentivise farmers to grow additional tillage crops.
Minister Catherine Martin and Minister Jack Chambers sought approval from Cabinet this morning to send a letter of support.
Over 10,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland since Russia launched its invasion almost a month ago.
Paschal Donohoe says a 60-litre tank will see excise duty reduce by an average of €12 for petrol and €9 for diesel.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will also bring a memo to Cabinet on the Government’s Women’s’ Action Plan.
The IFA has questioned if the request is the best use of resources for farmers to plant wheat, grain and barley.
An Assisted Human Reproduction watchdog is to be set up under the new bill.
Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman will bring the draft legislation to Cabinet this morning.
Cabinet granted the two year extension at a meeting this morning.
There was controversy over Michael D’Arcy taking up a top job in the Association of Investment Managers.
NPHET last night gave the green light for almost all restrictions to be removed.
NPHET is to meet this afternoon to discuss possible easing of Covid restrictions.
New law to help those laid off due to Covid restrictions receive a special payment of up to €1,860 was also approved today.
Minister Catherine Martin will also bring a memo seeking to publish the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill.
The Dáil is finishing up for Christmas this week.
Subsidised antigen tests are expected to be made available at pharmacies for €2 to €3.
Bars, restaurants and nightclubs had only recently seen restrictions start to relax.
Cabinet sources believe the country needs to ‘ride this out’.
The scheme would include financial payments and an enhanced medical card.
It is believed that a cap of approximately €400,000 per home will ultimately be agreed upon.
HSE officers inspected 500 premises, while HSA inspectors carried out 123 inspections.
There are approximately 120,000 mink on three farms in counties Laois, Donegal and Kerry.
Provisions in the Health Amendment Act are due to expire on 9 October.
Among the issues left to be decided on are the return of events, gigs, festivals and nightclubs, as well as the return to the office.