Ireland to cut accommodation period for newly arrived Ukrainians to 30 days
The Irish government has agreed to reduce the length of stay for newly arrived Ukrainians in public housing from 90 to 30 days, national broadcaster RTE has reported.
"Previously, people fleeing the war in Ukraine could stay in such housing for up to 90 days. According to the government, if the current trend continues - with around 50 people a day requiring 90-day accommodation - all available places could be exhausted this month," the report said.
In addition, the subcommittee agreed to introduce weekly financial contributions for living in public housing for asylum seekers who are working. According to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan, the mechanism will be developed jointly with Minister of State Colm Brophy and presented to the government parties in the coming weeks before being submitted to Cabinet for final approval.
According to the minister, the fee for residents of the IPAS (International Protection Accommodation Service) system centers could range from EUR 15 to EUR 238 per week, depending on income.
"Ultimately, it will be a decision for the government, but we recommend these proposals and we believe they are appropriate," he said.
O'Callaghan also acknowledged that the number of Ukrainians arriving in Ireland has increased significantly since September, and noted that more than 100,000 Ukrainians have arrived since 2022, with about 80,000 currently in the country.
