Cabinet to examine laws on welfare cuts for Ukrainians

The proposals also include time-limiting State-provided accommodation to 90 days before people would be asked to find their own housing.

Ukrainian children will still be entitled to enrol in schools and will be bussed to alternative schools should they be forced to move.

Legislation which will cut the rate of welfare for newly-arrived Ukrainians to Ireland will be brought to Cabinet on Tuesday.

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys will bring to Cabinet new legislation to reduce welfare payments for Ukrainians/url], following a decision taken by Government before Christmas. Under this legislation, Ukrainians will now receive the daily expense allowance of €38.80 per week, down from the current jobseekers' rate of €232 per week.