The cabinet is set to approve plans for Ireland to accept 40 unaccompanied minors from the former refugee camp in Calais.

It follows a Dáil motion before Christmas calling on the government to accept 200 children from the former camp.

40 will be taken on an initial basis, with a timeframe to be agreed this morning on how children will be assessed and approved for relocation.

Children's Minister Katherine Zappone will ask colleagues to set up a National Project Office to oversee the plans.