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Saturday 24 September 2022
The three coalition leaders met last night to discuss the rising cost in energy and supports needed.
The energy minister said there’s no guarantees that power blackouts can be avoided this winter.
The first Cabinet meeting since the recess took place this morning.
Negotiations between the two departments are set to continue on tomorrow.
The Bill aims to give greater powers to regulators to punish individual misconduct.
Councillors can also be given funding to hire someone to assist with secretarial work.
Legislation enabling a free contraception scheme for women aged 17-25 is to be published in the coming days.
The estimated cost of the scheme now stands at €2.7 billion.
Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger said that the use of court presenters was beyond the permitted powers of gardaí.
The new legislation will remove the current requirement to travel to Dublin.
Minister Simon Coveney has urged the UK Government to step back from its plan to publish domestic legislation.
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien will update Cabinet on the measures introduced last year.
The Pensions Commission has recommended a gradual increase in the qualification age from 66 to 68 over the next 17 years.
Minister Heather Humphreys says remote working is a ‘sensible option’ for those looking to cut costs.
The hotel and conference centre currently accommodates about 2,300 people fleeing the war.
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.
WITH THE COST of living spiralling rapidly, many are considering leaving Ireland to find a more affordable place to live.
Emigration has long served as a release valve for millions of Irish people in times of economic crisis.
In more recent years, people have been drawn to other countries by pull factors, such as a desire to experience other cultures, but new polling shows that push factors are again coming to the fore.
A recent poll commissioned by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), found that seven out of 10 young people aged 18-24 are considering moving abroad in search of a better quality of life.
A similar poll in 2012 found just 51% were contemplating emigrating, the NYCI said.
So, today we’re asking: Would you consider leaving Ireland due to the high cost of living?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Marc Ó Cathasaigh of the Green Party says legislators should always consider future generations.
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