Further Changes To Accommodation Supports For Ukrainian Refugees Expected
19 February - 12 minsGovernment is expected to announce changes to the €800 tax-free payment given to those hosting Ukrainian refugees in the coming weeks.
Of the 80,000 Ukrainians still in Ireland, more than 36,000 are living in private accommodation under the Accommodation Recognition Payment scheme which is due to expire on March 31st.
Emma Lane Spollen, national coordinator with the Ukraine Civil Society Forum, and Matt Carthy. Sinn Féin TD and spokesperson on justice, home affairs and migration, join The Last Word to discuss to what extent Ireland should continue to support Ukrainian refugees in Ireland.
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