Tánaiste Micheál Martin will seek approval to send ten members of the Defence Forces to take part in a ‘live’ EU Crisis Management Military Exercise in Spain this October
A REVIEW INTO the potential of rail travel on the island of Ireland, which recommends train routes in Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal, is set to signed off by Cabinet today.
The review’s recommendations span over 25 years with a number of proposals that could be implemented before 2030.The review recommends the reinstating the Claremorris to Athenry line, moving towards a rail spine along the Atlantic, as well as starting to reinstate the Antrim to Lisburn line with a station at Belfast International Airport.
The draft review will be published today for the purposes of Strategic Environmental Assessment public consultation later this month. Following the SEA process and finalisation of the report, it is expected that it will be submitted for approval by government, as well as to the Minister for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland.
Earlier this year, the Government approved Ireland’s participation in the next German-led EU Battlegroup, 2025, which will involve a two-year commitment from 1 January 2024.This upcoming exercise will give the Defence Forces experience in EU Command and Control Systems as well as EU crisis management procedures.
Rapid build homes for refugees The minister will also bring a memo updating Cabinet on progress on the Rapid Build Programme for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection, including approval of the expansion of the scheme 500 units to 700, and the allocation of additional funding for the Programme to a total €237 million.
The Taoiseach will also brief Cabinet on the work programme for the Child Poverty and Well Being unit which was set up this year in the Department of the Taoiseach.
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