Next UK prime minister
Rishi Sunak is set to become the next UK prime minister after Boris Johnson ended his comeback bid and rival Penny Mordaunt failed to win sufficient support from Tory MPs.
Mr Sunak, a former finance minister, swiftly hit the threshold of 100 nominations from Conservative colleagues ahead of the deadline of 2pm on Monday before commanding the public support of about half the parliamentary party.
Ms Mordaunt said Mr Sunak has her “full support” as she dropped out of the contest to become the next British prime minister.
Refugee accommodation
Tougher checks, more deportations, and tented accommodation during the winter for Ukrainians are among the measures the Government will approve to better control the influx of migrants into Ireland.
Ministers will look to boost the €400 payment to Irish families who accept refugees into their homes, and issue a fresh call for pledges on a county-by-county basis, seeking commitments of at least six months.
The measures will be adopted after at least 43 Ukrainian men were “turned away into the streets” this weekend as there was no room to house them due to the spike in arrivals.
Planning board governance
An Bord Pleanála has received evidence of a romantic relationship in the organisation that could have impacted on board decisions and procedures, according to an internal report.
The alleged relationship is one of a number of concerns raised in the report about governance issues at the board in recent years., according to the Irish Examiner.
The report was delivered to the chairman of An Bord Pleanála, David Walsh, last week and has been examined by Department of Housing officials.
