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Ireland Proposes Ending ARP Payments For Ukrainians

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Ireland is set to launch a new voluntary return program for Ukrainian refugees. Approximately 1.2 million Ukrainians have already returned from Europe to Ukraine, according to the report. The program aims to move away from current commercial arrangements. Approximately 16,000 people will have their state-supported accommodation withdrawn starting in August. The government aims to establish a formal program to assist Ukrainians in moving out of state-supported housing. Officials stated they aim to avoid a "cliff edge" for those currently in accommodation, noting that people are being asked to leave certain accommodations by the end of this year. The government intends to work with individuals to ensure supports are available before transitions occur. A sub-cabinet meeting of justice was held yesterday to discuss the process.

Ireland is set to launch a new voluntary return program for Ukrainian refugees. Approximately 1.2 million Ukrainians have already returned from Europe to Ukraine, according to the report. The program aims to move away from current commercial arrangements. Approximately 16,000 people will have their state-supported accommodation withdrawn starting in August. The government aims to establish a formal program to assist Ukrainians in moving out of state-supported housing. Officials stated they aim to avoid a "cliff edge" for those currently in accommodation, noting that people are being asked to leave certain accommodations by the end of this year. The government intends to work with individuals to ensure supports are available before transitions occur. A sub-cabinet meeting of justice was held yesterday to discuss the process. Proposals will now be brought forward to the Cabinet to define specific criteria, such as the status of young mothers with small children. Proposals are being moved to the Cabinet to flesh out details regarding vulnerable groups, such as young mothers. The Irish government is proposing to remove supports and accommodation for Ukrainians fleeing the war. The plan includes a returns programme and a system to transition individuals from temporary to permanent residency.

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RTÉ Radio 1

“also to begin on a new voluntary return program for you credit. that doesn't mean that Ukrainian circumstances have improved. The war still continues.”

RTÉ Radio 1

“we'll be actually looking at how we put in place at the request of the Ukrainians because the Ukrainian government has been clear on this from day one that they wanted citizens to be able to go back.”

RTÉ Radio 1

“the 16,000 people who will have their state-supported accommodation withdrawn, where are they going to go? So what we're going to do is we're going to put in place a series of measures... The three months will commence from August.”

RTÉ Radio 1

“what we want to see is Ukrainians moving out of what is”

RTÉ Radio 1

“payments being made to Ukrainians to help them to go home and set up back home if they want to do that. That won't be in place until next year”

RTÉ Radio 1

“we had the first stage in this process, which was actually just the sub-cabinet meeting of justice. Now we're going to be bringing forward the proposals to Cabinet”

RTÉ Radio 1

“ARP was always due to be a temporary process and we believe that what we must do. ... over 50% on average of Ukrainians are fine.”

RTÉ Radio 1

“is taking away supports and accommodation from Ukrainians who are fleeing war.”

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