Harris accused of pandering to 'thugs' with cuts to Ukrainian welfare payments

Those living in ‘State-provided and serviced accommodation’ and do not work will see payments cut from €232 to €38.80 per week
Harris accused of pandering to 'thugs' with cuts to Ukrainian welfare payments

Taoiseach Simon Harris has been accused of pandering to "thugs" by agreeing severe cuts to Ukrainian welfare payments. Picture: Damien Storan

Wed, 15 May, 2024 - 00:00
Sean Murray, Tadgh McNally, and Elaine Loughlin

Taoiseach Simon Harris has been accused of pandering to "thugs" by agreeing severe cuts to Ukrainian welfare payments.

Any Ukrainians living in ‘State-provided and serviced accommodation’ and do not work will see payments cut from €232 to €38.80 per week.

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