Coalition is divided over plans to time-limit accommodation for arrivals from Ukraine to 90 days
There can be no “cliff-edge” to supports for Ukrainian refugees and assistance should remain in place for those who need it, Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien has said.for new arrivals from Ukraine to 90 days, with a potential corresponding cut in social welfare rates also said to be under consideration to bring Ireland into line with the supports offered in other EU countries.
“Cabinet has had detailed discussions on this as to what the next approach will be. And that’s something that Cabinet will agree. We’ve got to make sure that there’s no cliff edge there and that supports are there for people that need it ...” Mr O’Brien was asked at the Fianna Fáil ardfheis in Dublin on Saturday if he would be happy to serve in a coalition after the next election which featured Sinn Féin’s housing spokesman Eoin Ó Broin as the minister for housing.
“First of all, the electoral situation is dynamic. I think it is very open, and the current three parties in Government could get enough votes to form the next government, that clearly can’t be ruled out,” he said.
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