Ministers are meeting to approve the Summer Economic Statement, outlining more than €2 billion in additional spending.

GP Illona Duffy says people shouldn't rely on just one antigen test to establish if they have the virus.

The Taoiseach yesterday denied claims there'll be a Christmas style social welfare payment in July.

A spokesperson for the Department of Environment said work on this review "is well advanced at this stage".

The Health Minister will answer questions on the proposed relocation next Wednesday.

Paudge Connolly warned extra funding is "needed to protect the money already spent".

The Taoiseach said "there is a perfect storm at the moment with the war in Ukraine".

At a meeting of Government party leaders last night it was decided to accept NPHET advice on mask wearing in public settings.