Minister for Integration Norma Foley signals impending changes to the €800 monthly payment for Ukrainian refugee hosts, coupled with a push for expedited pay talks with section 39 workers.
Minister for Integration Norma Foley announced that changes are imminent regarding the monthly €800 payment provided to individuals hosting Ukrainian refugees. This decision, which is anticipated shortly, necessitates engagement with the Department of Justice. Foley emphasized that while the current Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) scheme, set to expire on March 31st, has been instrumental in providing housing support, the evolving environment necessitates a comprehensive review.
She stated that the payment program would be reassessed, acknowledging the changing circumstances surrounding the refugee situation.Foley also addressed the broader issue of asylum seekers, asserting that while individuals have the right to seek asylum, a system is in place to ensure that those whose claims are verified and justified will remain in the State, while those whose claims are not substantiated will be required to leave. She refrained from disclosing specifics about the case of Quham Babatunde, a Nigerian asylum seeker who was fatally stabbed in Dublin city center on Saturday. Furthermore, Minister Foley announced the Government's intention to expedite pay talks with section 39 workers. These workers, employed by independently run entities that receive government grants to provide health and social care services, face a pay disparity compared to their counterparts in the public sector. Foley expressed her eagerness to ensure a fair and appropriate pay increase for section 39 workers, recognizing the inequity and emphasizing the need for swift action. She highlighted the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) as the appropriate platform for reconvening these talks and reaching a just resolution. She underscored the Government's commitment to addressing this issue with urgency and prioritizing the welfare of these essential workers
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