The Government has donated an extra €9m in funding for areas hit by humanitarian crises across the globe.

The government has announced the commitment to an additional €9m to go to underfunded humanitarian crises.

Whether the Taoiseach decides to go to the country in February or leave it until later in spring, there can be little doubt that the general election campaign has already begun, what with the number of public announcements and promises being made by the major political parties.