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

I would like to note a couple of things. First, the temporary protection directive does not require beneficiaries of the directive to receive the same entitlements as Irish citizens. That is obviously the case, given the actions the Minister of State and her Government have taken regarding Ukrainians who arrive at a later date. They will receive the rate that international protection applicants receive. I have already outlined my disagreement with the fact that people who move outside the accommodation will continue to get the higher rate. That creates a problem in rural areas as regards the rental situation. However, I am particularly concerned that the Government's attitude seems to be that it will wait and see. I do not think that is right for the system or for those who are on the current higher rate. It is very likely that they will have to apply for international protection or for visas. At that stage, they will be entitled to the international protection rate, which is the lower rate. If that is going to be the case, surely they should have sight of that, they should know that, and we should be working towards that.

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