Government doesn't expect Ukrainian rule change to increase homelessness

Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman was speaking as he confirmed Cabinet had agreed that newly-arrived Ukrainians would only be entitled to 90 days' State accommodation

Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman said he was confident people would not become homeless at the end of their 90 days in reception centres such as Stradbally. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

The Government does not anticipate a new time limit on State accommodation causing an increase in homelessness, the Integration Minister has said.

Roderic O'Gorman was speaking as he confirmed Cabinet had agreed that newly-arrived Ukrainians would only be entitled to 90 days' State accommodation after legislative changes happen next month. Those arriving from Ukraine will also have their social protection rates cut from €220 per week to €38.80 per week.