
Ireland and Ukraine at Odds Over Refugee Welfare Cuts
Dublin plans to slash welfare payments to many of the 100,000 Ukrainians as asylum crisis becomes increasingly charged issue in Irish politics.

Dublin plans to slash welfare payments to many of the 100,000 Ukrainians as asylum crisis becomes increasingly charged issue in Irish politics.

Despite the Polish government’s great support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, Poles seem to be becoming fatigued, fueling support for the populist Confederation party who are critical of the government’s spending on refugees.

The study revealed 80% of Ukrainian refugees are women, 72% have university degrees, and nearly one-fifth of those who are working age already have jobs.

Some sponsors are not willing to host beyond the initial six months or have asked their guests to leave early, leaving refugees to scramble to find alternative housing.