The Government has said the issues of housing, health reform, the economy, implementing the climate action plan and the cost of living crisis, will remain its key priorities
Speaking at a post-Cabinet briefing at Farmleigh this evening, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that while there are signs that inflation may have peaked, there is a big difference between inflation easing and prices going down.
He said the war in Ukraine is expected to continue and that it will be a significant factor this year. He paid tribute to the generosity of the Irish people in their response. On the Climate Action Plan, he said the land use review would be a key part of delivery. He said the retrofit programme is on target and the energy transition will be the foundation of Ireland's future economy.The Cabinet has heard that the State will need to buy and convert more buildings to cater for people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Leo Varadkar said there is likely to be more robust security introduced at ports and airports to prevent illegal entry into the country.
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