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

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

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.