Households who host Ukrainian refugees to receive €400 monthly payment soon

The payment can also be made retrospectively for those who have already taken in Ukrainians fleeing the war, from as far back as March 4 last. Photo: AP/Michal Dyjuk

Households who have taken in Ukrainian refugees, and other households who plan on doing so are in line to begin receiving the €400 a month support payment within the coming weeks, alongside a new online application process.

The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth confirmed that the money will be paid out by the Department of Social Protection, once specific criteria is met - including that the householder will take in Ukrainians for at least six months.