Charging asylum seekers who are working is ‘common sense’, Taoiseach says

Taoiseach Simon Harris. Picture: PA

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said it was “common sense” to charge asylum seekers who are earning a wage, and said it was important to consider “to maintain social cohesion”.

The Irish Independent reported that asylum seekers who are working could be asked to make contributions of up to €238 a week to pay for state accommodation and services.