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Ukrainian accommodation limits: 'We don't have a whole of Government approach' - Irish Red Cross

Ukrainian accommodation limits: 'We don't have a whole of Government approach' - Irish Red Cross

The Hard Shoulder · Newstalk

December 12, 202310m 10s

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The Government today has agreed to reduce welfare benefit rates and to put limits on State accommodation for new arrivals from Ukraine to 90 days.  

The current rate of €220 per week will be reduced to €38.80 for the 3 months that Ukrainian people are in state accommodation.

Kieran was joined by Deirdre Garvey, Secretary General for Irish Red Cross and Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare...