Irish Government to End State Accommodation for 16,000 Ukrainian Migrants, Cut Benefits
Ireland's government has approved a plan to terminate state-provided accommodation for approximately 16,000 Ukrainian migrants and reduce housing benefits for another 42,000. The scheme, targeting Ukrainians who arrived before March 2024, will begin in August with a minimum three-month notice period. The Accommodation Recognition Payment will be cut from €600 to €400 monthly. The move has drawn criticism from pro-migrant groups and opposition politicians who label it "immoral and unethical."