Sinn Féin demands Government clarification on Ukrainian Accommodation Recognition Payment

Matt Carthy is calling for the scheme to be closed to new entrants, means-testing those who benefit from the scheme, and banning the practice of 'top-up' payments to the ARP. File photo: SAM BOAL/Collins Photos

Matt Carthy is calling for the scheme to be closed to new entrants, means-testing those who benefit from the scheme, and banning the practice of 'top-up' payments to the ARP. File photo: SAM BOAL/Collins Photos

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 - 00:40
Michelle McGlynn

Sinn Féin is demanding the Government clarify whether the Ukrainian Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) will be amended or simply extended.

The Government has presented a motion to extend the scheme until March 2026 but does not indicate whether any changes will be made.

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