Proposals would see a limit of 90 days of state accommodation for Ukrainians who arrive in Ireland
The Housing Minister says Ukrainians still need to be given a fair opportunity to work and integrate, and says it needs to be reflected in any changes to entitlements for refugees.
Darragh O’Brien says ‘further discussions are required’ before a decision is made on the period of time Ukrainians can be in state accommodation.
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien on the proposals discussed at cabinet earlier this week - which sparked a fierce row among the coalition.
Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman’s proposal would see a limit of 90 days of state accommodation for Ukrainians who arrive in Ireland.
While the Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys is examining if changes can be made to welfare supports offered.
These proposals have been met with sharp opposition from the Irish Refugee Council, with its Chief Executive Officer Nick Henderson describing them as ‘unethical’.
School Absence Increases In Last Ten Years
Timolin Student Awarded For Sepsis Research
Kfm and Independent Radio Stations Launch Major Road Safety Promotion
Central Bank Reveals Average Time Of Four Years To Build House
Cost Of MetroLink Expected To Be Much Higher Than Estimated
Man Dies Following Two-Vehicle Collision On M4 In Enfield
Irish Rugby Legend Sets Off On Kildare Leg Of Nine-Marathon Charity Event
The 95th Edition Of The National Ploughing Championships Gets Underway This Morning
