Plans to cut payment rates for Ukrainian refugees from €232 per week to €38.80 'fair'

Taoiseach Simon Harris has described plans to cut payment rates for all Ukrainian refugees living in State accommodation as ‘fair’ and in line with ‘best practice’. Picture: PA

Plans to cut payment rates for all Ukrainian refugees living in State accommodation has been described as “fair” and in line with “best practice” by the Taoiseach.

Ukrainian refugees who fled to Ireland in 2022 and early 2024 will have their allowances cut from the job seekers’ rate of €232 a week to €38.80 in the next three months.