The scheme was introduced to support businesses with increases in their electricity or natural gas costs arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

It looks like the government is going to accept the Low Pay Commission's recommendation of a €1.40 increase to the minimum wage - bringing it to €12.70.

They withdrew their services to highlight the Government's failure to reverse cuts introduced as part of an austerity programme during the financial crisis.

The multi-agency operation off the Cork coast involved members of the Army Ranger Wing and the Air Corps.

However, some in Government oppose treating rental income differently to other revenue streams.

The meeting will take place this evening in the Mullingar Park Hotel from 6pm.

Almost one in 10 homes have shut their doors since before the pandemic, with 41 closing over the last four years.

Members of the organisation are protesting outside the Horse and Jockey hotel in Tipperary as they demand action from Fianna Fail politicians.