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62% increase in Budget allocation

Supports for farm families dealing with rising input costs in Budget 2023

Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D has welcomed Budget 2023’s allocation of over €1.2 billion for international development – the highest amount ever provided for by the Government.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D., has welcomed Budget 2023 as a strong indication of the Government’s enduring commitment to global solidarity, with the allocation of over €1.2 billion next year for international development.

€3.5 billion total budget allocation

An overall capital allocation increase of almost 25%

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee today warmly welcomed the Budget allocation of over €3.3 billion for the Justice sector in 2023 as demonstrating the Government’s firm commitment to building stronger and safer communities.

€1.25bn Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (T-BESS) €200m Ukraine Enterprise Crisis Scheme €1.2bn Ukraine Credit Guarantee Scheme €500m Growth & Sustainability Loan Scheme

• Largest package in the history of the State to support pensioners, carers, people with disabilities and low-income families

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD is delighted to announce that Ireland has taken over the Presidency of the European Schools’ system for the 2022/23 school year