Meeting may be last for Cabinet

A raft of legislation and last-minute decisions by the outgoing coalition will come before the Cabinet today, in what may be their final meeting if an election is called early in the new year.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny and ministers will discuss issues including Ireland’s pitch to host the rugby world cup, the new policing authority, and spending on health services next year.

Key pieces of legislation, including new bankruptcy laws, are also expected to be rushed through the Dáil this week and next before TDs break for their three-week Christmas holiday.