Ukrainian refugees in Ireland - Megathread

Indeed they would, perhaps "Heavens above" some of those actually homeless " could be considered 🤔🤔🤔🤔

You also brought what those in emergency Accommodation contribute, again, despite it being dealt with previously and nothing to do with my post this morning but just in case you've forgotten.

* They Get accommodation Vouchers

* Generally have to start searching for a place that might accept them and the vouchers.

* Are subject to strict conditions which may include vacating premises during daylight hours and have no certainty, may end up in various locations weekly or monthly.

* Certainly don't get a meal plan thrown in.

* Certainly have no one to chaperone them to said accommodation, medical, dental appointments, shopping trips etc unless it's a close friend or family member. In essence they are left to their own devices with minimal state support.

All very fair and equal isn't it.

My understanding is they Don't, I've never said they do. But when accommodation is offered, that's it, no add ons, food service's etc and as I've said being given a voucher is only the start of the Journey.

If there's children involved, I'd assume a greater effort is made by local Authorities to help identify temporary accommodation.

I'm not critical of the supports Ukrainian refugees are getting, simply pointing out the supports given to others is vastly different and a fraction of the care and attention being given to Irish homeless people. My stance is equality is sadly lacking but more alarming is the fact it took a crisis outside Ireland to highlight the injustices at play.

Governments approach isn't even subtle, they are clearly sticking their two fingers up to those who've needed support, long before the Ukrainian crisis started.

Re being turfed out during the day, this has been highlighted many times over the years, I believe it happens more in B&B's, guest houses mainly.

And you claim to be volunteering with Ukrainian Refugees 🤔 this post pretty much confirms what I've always suspected.

I'm not aware homeless Irish families in emergency Accommodation or indeed single irish homeless people would be permitted to have trampolines or Ponies in there Emergency hotel room or B&B accommodation let alone afford either, I suppose you think they can pop down to SW and tap into the exceptional needs fund 🙄

Indeed I think a Rough sleeper might struggle to fit either in a Tent (if there lucky to have a Tent)

Extraordinary attitude, it's all about virtue signalling to you, not in my back yard so to speak (Unless of course its Ukrainians)

If of course your referring to Real Ponies, well, well, I'll say no more.

They are not giving free college fees to all Ukrainians. They are just giving them the same fees as Irish students and same access to grants instead of treating them as international students.

If people have a problem with Ukrainians getting everything they need to get on to their TD's instead of giving out about it here or on social media.

I wasn't aware International Students get their fee's paid or indeed free accommodation, what am I missing here 🤔

Numerous TD'S have said they are getting negative feedback about the disparity that's going on and the two Tier system at play.

Again and conveniently missing the actual point 🙄

I'd wager when word gets out about this new generous offer, we'll have some additional Ukrainian Students arriving, this aside from the fact there's already limited places and accommodation.

Ah sure just make sure they get a college place nearer to where they reside, that'll be grand so. Then let those living in the area, having to go through state exams next month and already inflated points system, let them try find a course someplace else, and accomadation too.

But then, there's student accomodation in college campus being given to ukrainans, so we'll have more heel digging in Sept when they refuse to move out for students and we'll see tax payer students living in crap leftover holes because they can't access campus accomodation.

I've a kid doing leaving cert next month. Already she knows that even if she get the max 625 points for the course she wants, she may not get her place, and all entrants will go into a lottery system for a place. Why? Because there are not enough places for them already. Throw in a few Ukrainians into the bag, and you will see hatred for these people grow when the young adults see that they are being treated as less important.

No idea. Student accomodation is like hens teeth as it is. A lottery system and deposits for lucky ones taken a while back. I think they jumped into opening up the campus for the 3 month period, but we all know we'll get the 'can't put them on the street' line when the time comes. No doubt it'll be more lucrative for campus to keep refugees in over students. I hate where all this is going, the uncertainty of it.