Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien due to update Cabinet as Government departments struggle to spend entire budgets
Last week, it emerged the Department of Transport had underspent its capital budget by almost €100 million during the same three-month period. In both instances, officials are said to be optimistic the trend will even out over the rest of the year.
Elsewhere, Minister for Further Education Simon Harris will brief Cabinet on an amendment to the construction licensing Bill – and signal that he is examining the issue of apprenticeship pay and how apprenticeships can be better supported financially. He has commissioned research to establish mechanisms to support apprentices and businesses more, including through possible legislative change.
Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe will update Cabinet on Brexit Adjustment Reserve funding – including engagement with Brussels over investment in Rosslare Harbour.
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