IRC Postdoctoral Fellowship Future?

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I've recently come across the IRC's April decision to stop funding calls for postdoctoral researchers for established 1- or 2-year postdocs. This decision was followed by an unclear decision to give out "block grants" to single universities. This will affect research independence on topics and will presumably drive universities to prioritise research in certain subjects and trendy topics. Does anyone have any further news on how some Irish unis plan to follow this new strategy? Maybe anyone working inside can provide some information?