Refugee Council says allowance is not fair

The Irish Refugee Council is calling for an increase in the weekly allowance given to asylum seekers.

The Irish Refugee Council is calling for an increase in the weekly allowance given to asylum seekers.

The amount hasn't gone up from €19.10 since 2000 despite increases in other social welfare payments.

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