# Cabinet

Last year

2022

# easing restrictions

Varadkar says some restrictions may take longer than others to be lifted

NPHET last night gave the green light for almost all restrictions to be removed.

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Jan 21st 2022, 12:30 PM

# crunch talks

Taoiseach expects to give 'clear, comprehensive' statement on easing of restrictions tomorrow

NPHET is to meet this afternoon to discuss possible easing of Covid restrictions.

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Jan 20th 2022, 1:00 PM

# Tips

Cabinet approves new law which will ban restaurants and pubs withholding tips from staff

New law to help those laid off due to Covid restrictions receive a special payment of up to €1,860 was also approved today.

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Jan 19th 2022, 7:09 PM

# Cabinet

Boosted close contacts won't have to restrict movements from Friday as govt aims to strike 'balance'

Close contacts who have no symptoms and are boosted will not be required to restrict movements.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin defended the blanket move for close contacts, citing Ireland's vaccination levels.

The INMO has questioned the new advice and called for modelling on how it may impact the health system.

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Jan 12th 2022, 1:28 PM

# Cabinet

Cabinet expected to sign off on scrapping of isolation for close contacts with no symptoms

Minister Catherine Martin will also bring a memo seeking to publish the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill.

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Jan 12th 2022, 6:45 AM

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# omicron

'We can get through Omicron and overcome it' - Taoiseach

All restaurants, bars, cinemas and theatres must close at 8pm until 30 January.

All restaurants, bars, cinemas and theatres must close at 8pm until 30 January

There is speculation that further restrictions could be introduced in the coming weeks

The Taoiseach has said that data on Omicron will be the "key consideration" around restrictions

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Dec 21st 2021, 5:20 PM

# Energy prices

Cabinet approves €100 payment for all electricity customers

The Dáil is finishing up for Christmas this week.

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Dec 14th 2021, 3:00 PM

# Covid-19

Plan to subsidise antigen tests to be signed off on later this week or next Tuesday, says Tánaiste

Subsidised antigen tests are expected to be made available at pharmacies for €2 to €3.

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Nov 23rd 2021, 9:00 PM

# Economic Recovery

PUP and EWSS Covid supports discussed at Cabinet Sub Committee - but no change made

Bars, restaurants and nightclubs had only recently seen restrictions start to relax.

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Nov 22nd 2021, 9:21 PM

# Coronavirus

No appetite for more restrictions among Government sources despite rise in Covid-19 cases

Cabinet sources believe the country needs to ‘ride this out’.

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Nov 13th 2021, 1:00 PM

# Cabinet

Redress scheme proposed for Mother and Baby Home survivors who suffered in the institutions

The scheme would include financial payments and an enhanced medical card.

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Nov 12th 2021, 7:40 PM

# Mica redress

Tax or levy to pay for new Mica redress scheme under consideration by government

It is believed that a cap of approximately €400,000 per home will ultimately be agreed upon.

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Nov 11th 2021, 11:54 AM

# covid pass

75% of pubs, restaurants and nightclubs 'fully compliant' with rules over Bank Holiday weekend

HSE officers inspected 500 premises, while HSA inspectors carried out 123 inspections.

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Oct 27th 2021, 6:39 PM

# Animal Welfare

Fur farmers to receive between €4m to €8m in compensation as Cabinet approves ban

There are approximately 120,000 mink on three farms in counties Laois, Donegal and Kerry.

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Oct 19th 2021, 4:44 PM

# winter is coming

Emergency powers linked to indoor dining extended to January, but Govt says no plans to use them

Provisions in the Health Amendment Act are due to expire on 9 October.

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Sep 28th 2021, 6:50 PM

# Covid-19

Cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 to discuss further easing of restrictions

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.

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Aug 30th 2021, 8:10 AM

# Cabinet

What we know so far about the Covid reopening plan for September and October

The Cabinet Covid-19 subcommittee met this afternoon to discuss reopening plans.

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Aug 27th 2021, 7:13 PM

# Cabinet

Wedding guest limit will increase to 100 from 5 August, baptisms also to resume

Baptism ceremonies will also be allowed, but not the gatherings afterwards.

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# Open season

Covid vaccine portal now open to everyone aged 18 or over

The Cabinet meets this morning to discuss the reopening of indoor dining,

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Jul 21st 2021, 7:48 AM

# Lobbying

Former ministers that breach 'cooling off period' rules could face fines under proposed reforms

Proposals to tighten laws on lobbying activity were approved by Cabinet today.

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Jul 13th 2021, 8:50 PM

# hospitalisations

Since the end of March, only one fully vaccinated person has been in ICU with Covid-19

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said the vast majority of those in ICU didn’t have any vaccine protection.

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Jul 13th 2021, 7:53 PM

# Indoor dining

Cabinet approves legislation for phased reopening of indoor dining

Under 18s will be permitted once accompanied by a vaccinated or recovered guardian

The legislation will go before the Oireachtas in the coming days

Under 18s will be permitted indoors once accompanied by a vaccinated or recovered guardian

Venues will still have to comply with social distancing measures

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Jul 12th 2021, 7:40 PM

# reopening

Cabinet to sign off on plans for reopening of indoor hospitality tomorrow

The plans allow for the reopening of indoor dining within NPHET’s guidance.

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Jul 11th 2021, 6:59 PM

# janssen

Pharmacies set to begin vaccinating 18-34 year-olds from next Monday

People in the age bracket can contact a participating pharmacy to book an appointment for the jab.

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Jul 2nd 2021, 11:44 AM

# Cabinet Confidentiality

Taoiseach: NIAC advice included in modelling wouldn't have affected pause to hospitality

The Taoiseach told reporters he will not talk about what was discussed at Cabinet last Tuesday.

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Jul 1st 2021, 3:45 PM

# delta doubts

NPHET recommendation on indoor dining was 'very divisive', say politicians

Cabinet met today to consider whether indoor dining could be reopened on 5 July.

Full reopening of hospitality delayed past planned 5 July date

Restaurant and pub groups say suggestion is "unworkable" and "ridiculous"

The Taoiseach said we are in "a race between the variant and vaccine".

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Jun 29th 2021, 12:40 PM

# On track

No plans to delay 5 July reopening as Cabinet discusses Delta variant

Sources say there is no need for some of the comments around the variant to “scare” or panic people.

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Jun 22nd 2021, 5:57 PM

# Covid-19

Large numbers will need vaccine booster shots later this year and into next year, Cabinet hears

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly got government approval to purchase millions of vaccine doses for use in 2022.

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Jun 22nd 2021, 5:46 PM

# mink farming

'No longer appropriate': Cabinet signs off on fur farming ban and compensation scheme for farmers

The prohibition is not expected to begin until next year, allowing farmers to see out the 2021 season.

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Jun 22nd 2021, 2:38 PM

# lectures on-site

Students to get back on campus as college reopening plans to be signed off by Cabinet

Cabinet will also consider doubling home quarantine to ten days for unvaccinated people travelling from Britain to Ireland.

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Jun 15th 2021, 12:05 AM

# recovery plan

Government to begin reducing the Pandemic Unemployment Payment by €50 from September

The PUP will be closed off to new applicants from July as the country begins to emerge from the Covid pandemic.

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May 31st 2021, 9:55 PM

# lifting lockdown

Government trails 'positive announcement' as Cabinet sub-committee meets to decide on easing restrictions

Tomorrow’s announcement will focus on a timeline for the reopening of sectors such as aviation, tourism and hospitality.

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May 27th 2021, 7:16 PM

# Housing

Government to set up Commission on Housing to deal with housing issues in Ireland over the coming decades

The commission will examine issues such as tenure, standards, and sustainability in he housing sector.

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May 27th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Palestine

Coveney says Israel’s actions amount to a 'de facto annexation' but Hamas violence must also be condemned in SF motion

The minister said he found it “deeply troubling” that Sinn Fein will not also condemn the actions of Hamas.

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May 25th 2021, 6:36 PM

# Summertime

Covid-19: Here's when to expect next week's summer re-opening decisions

Cabinet will meet on Friday this week.

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May 22nd 2021, 6:30 AM

# rollover

Government to extend emergency Covid-19 powers until November

A government spokesperson said the measures were being extended as “a precaution”.

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May 18th 2021, 6:36 PM

# Housing

Second Cabinet meeting this evening to deal with tax changes for cuckoo funds

The ring-fencing of houses in new developments for first-time buyers, owner occupiers, as well as the issue of stamp duty is being discussed by Cabinet.

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May 18th 2021, 1:41 PM

# Housing

Over 25,000 people sign petition calling for government to scrap tax breaks for cuckoo funds

Cabinet is set to discuss proposals on housing today.

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May 18th 2021, 7:15 AM

# no return

Taoiseach: 'Water charges will not be coming back'

The OECD has suggested the government reconsider the issue of domestic water charges.

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May 11th 2021, 2:01 PM

# Housing

Options to deal with cuckoo funds won't be ready for Cabinet tomorrow, but 'suite of measures' ready this week

In an interview with The Journal this morning, the minister said he “isn’t ruling anything out”.

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May 10th 2021, 1:58 PM