A Ukrainian native living in Ennis believes support payments don’t go far enough for refugees trying to rent accommodation in Ireland.
Tensions have flared in government as new plans by Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman would see Ukrainian refugees only provided housing for three months, before having to source private accommodation themselves.
However, it’s understood Tanaiste Micheál Martin has expressed concerns about the impact this would have on the Department of Housing, which is already struggling with a housing shortage and record homeless figures.
Ennis resident Mariya Nikashanova, who’s originally from Irpin, says even higher social welfare payments can’t guarantee a roof over your head.
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