Social welfare payments for Ukrainian refugees to be significantly cut
More than 100,000 Ukrainians have come to Ireland since the Russian invasion
Ministers are set to sign off on a memorandum today that will see payments for Ukrainian refugees in Ireland cut significantly in the next 12 weeks.
More than 100,000 Ukrainians have come to Ireland since the Russian invasion in March 2022.
Payments will be cut significantly from €232 a week to just €38.80 to those who have temporary protection status receiving the same payments, regardless of when they first arrived in Ireland.
In December 2024, Cabinet agreed to reduce welfare rates and limit State accommodation for new arrivals coming from Ukraine to a maximum of 90 days.
Cabinet is also set to review all entitlements for asylum seekers that apply for International Protection, with a report to be completed in six weeks.