Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Just to clarify, am I correct that the only distinction in this legislation between new arrivals and those who are already here is the accommodation in which they are housed?

They will go to the designated centre. The Deputy can understand the thinking behind this. In the designated centre, their accommodation will be provided and they will get a lesser payment because all of these provisions are being made for them.