Here's everything we know so far...■ Between €4bn and €5bn for a 'super fund' to deal with the twin-threat posed by Covid-19 and Brexit is being discussed. Read More■ At least €1bn in extra funding for Capital Expenditure in 2021 over and above what was budgeted for in 2020. ■ A Christmas bonus is expected to be paid to welfare recipients. The possibility that people on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) will be included - and under what terms - is being discussed. ■ A €3.50 increase in the fuel allowance to €24 per week to help vulnerable households amid an increase in carbon tax.

Source: Irish Independent October 12, 2020 06:01 UTC