Simon Harris' plan to make asylum seekers earning money pay for services is 'not based in equity or fairness', the CEO of an NGO has said.
The CEO of Doras has said the Government's decision to make asylum seekers pay for costs and services is not "based in fairness".Plans to make asylum seekers who are earning money pay towards their housing and other State supports are 'not based in equity or fairness', a human rights organisation has warned.
Mr Lannon said the Government must address issues affecting International Protection applicants before asking them to contribute to costs.
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