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

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... 

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17.40 12 Dec 2023


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


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17.40 12 Dec 2023


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... 


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