The Irish Government is considering doubling the monthly payment for people taking in Ukrainian refugees to 800 euro. The proposal to raise the payment from 400 euro was discussed as Government ministers met on Monday evening over emergency accommodation for Ukrainians and refugees arriving in Ireland.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar, Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan and Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien were among those taking part in the Cabinet sub-committee meeting. It came after about 43 Ukrainian refugees were left without state accommodation in recent days after they arrived in Ireland.
Government sources confirmed to PA that the payment increase is being considered, although it would first have to be signed off by Cabinet. A Government spokesperson said the Cabinet sub-committee agreed that several measures were required in order to ease pressure on accommodation and services. This includes accelerating work on all possible additional accommodation options, launching an urgent call for vacant properties/holiday homes and providing additional resources at local level in recognition of those communities at the forefront of the response.
