Covid-19 Ireland cases today update as 465 new infections confirmed with 84 in hospital
The latest figures were announced at the Department of Health this afternoon
Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer. (Image: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin)
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A total of 465 more people have tested positive for coronavirus in Ireland, while 84 people are currently being treated in hospital.
Minister OâBrien announces first Cost Rental Schemes
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh OâBrien TD, has today (Monday 8th February) given approval in principle for Irelandâs first Cost Rental Homes, delivering on a key commitment in the Programme for Government, under Housing for All.
In Budget 2021, â¬35 million was made available to Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) to deliver approximately 350 cost rental homes in 2021 at rates which are a minimum 25% below open market values. An additional 50 cost rental homes at Enniskerry Road, Dun Laoighaire Rathdown are also due to be completed this year supported by the Departmentâs Serviced Sites Fund.