And we will.’A "superfund" of up to €5bn to combat the twin threats of Covid-19 and a no-deal Brexit is set be announced in tomorrow's Budget. Read MoreSources said it was expected the payment to pensioners and others would take place this year and its extension to people on the pandemic unemployment payment (PUP) was being considered. Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Green Party leader Eamon Ryan will hold their regular pre-Cabinet meeting today with the Budget set to be high on the agenda. Another source said the contingency funding for Covid-19 and Brexit would be aimed at "supporting businesses, protecting jobs and re-skilling". Discussions are to continue today about this year's Christmas bonus with its extension to people on the PUP set to be a major focus.

Source: Irish Independent October 12, 2020 01:33 UTC