Plans to cut social welfare rates are also under examination
The government needs to “take action that will slow the number” of Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland as it cannot “turn a blind eye” to accommodation constraints, the Taoiseach has said.
READ MORE - Leo Varadkar refuses to say if he will remain Fine Gael leader if party enters opposition after next general electionMr Varadkar said that Ireland cannot just look at other EU countries and copy what they are doing when it comes to supports as the Government will have to take into account the high cost of living and accommodation shortages.
“In addition to that, we have people from other parts of the world seeking international protection. I think everyone knows that, everyone realises that. The Taoiseach also said that the government is examining whether social welfare rates for Ukrainian refugees will be cut. If they are he explained, it will depend on people’s circumstances.
Elsewhere, the Taoiseach criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to pull out of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
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