Cabinet to meet prior to holiday

The Cabinet will meet today prior to the traditional holiday season for ministers

The Cabinet will meet today prior to the traditional holiday season for ministers. They will discuss a range of issues and individual ministers will report on future plans, according to a Government spokesman.

Among the issues are Northern Ireland, including the progress in establishing North-South bodies; asylum seekers and immigration; economic trends including Budget estimates and inflation; housing; the health services and social welfare issues.

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