Government expecting rise in Ukrainians coming to Ireland ahead of social welfare cut

Roderic O’Gorman said: “What my focus is right now is implementing this new regime for new Ukrainians arriving in the country." Picture: Jason Clarke

The Government is anticipating a surge in the number of Ukrainians arriving in Ireland in the coming weeks ahead of a cut to social welfare and reduced State accommodation.

Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman said the new rules which will see newly arrived Ukrainians receive €38.80 instead of €232 and an offer of just 90 days in State accommodation will likely not come into force until the end of the month.