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Funding of €37m for the Organic Farming Scheme - an 80% increase on last year

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and Minister of State, Jack Chambers TD, today announced details of €1,142m gross funding allocated to the department in Budget 2023.

“I am pleased to welcome this Budget, which will make a real difference to the lives of many older people."

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Skills Niall Collins TD have today outlined a significant cost of living package for third level students.

Investment combined with vacant property tax and measures to assist renters will strengthen progress being made under Housing for All

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