Advertisement

Ministers are set to approve large reductions in benefits for refugees coming from Ukrain

Ministers are set to approve large reductions in benefits for refugees coming from Ukraine in the future as accommodation pressures for other nationalities claiming asylum here worsen. Weekly welfare rates for new arrivals from war-torn Ukraine will be cut under plans set to be approved by Ministers.  Eugene Quinn National Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland, gave his reaction to this news.

Share this article

08.00 11 Dec 2023


Ministers are set to approve large reductions in benefits for refugees coming from Ukrain


Listen to this episode


Share this article

08.00 11 Dec 2023


Ministers are set to approve large reductions in benefits for refugees coming from Ukraine in the future as accommodation pressures for other nationalities claiming asylum here worsen. Weekly welfare rates for new arrivals from war-torn Ukraine will be cut under plans set to be approved by Ministers. 

Eugene Quinn National Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service Ireland, gave his reaction to this news.


Read more about

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Related Episodes

Executive Chair: Jim Meade, ou...

00:13:32

Executive Chair: Jim Meade, outgoing Chief Executive of Irish Rail

Down To Business

00:13:32


Why are high-profile businesse...

00:09:11

Why are high-profile businesses buying into the concept of 'fractional leadership'?

Down To Business

00:09:11


What is the future of dining a...

00:13:07

What is the future of dining and customer service?

Down To Business

00:13:07


Industry Review: Cosmetics &am...

00:20:11

Industry Review: Cosmetics & Skincare

Down To Business

00:20:11