Ukrainian refugees in Ireland - Megathread

Beggars can’t be choosers- a phrase that seems to only apply to us working idiots that have to pay for things ourselves

Whilst respectful of your achievements I'm bewildered at your conflicting stances generally, Kindness towards Ukranian refugees and zero empathy towards those in society less fortunate, you talk of forever homes and yet appear to have nothing but contempt for Social or affordable housing but you then tell us about what you've achieved in terms of buying a 1930"s house and of course laudable but as you well know at a time such an endeavour was possible.

I actually bought a 200 year old cottage in very rural Ireland needing substantial renovation, primarily because I couldn't realistically afford a house in Dublin and that was in 2002, obviously this was my personal choice and still have a small mortgage but I'm afraid whilst your story is something I can relate to, it's hardly an option for folks struggling today.

Whilst I've serious and genuine difficulties with the entire policy re What's going on and especially the absurd EU directive, I sympathise with All refugees and I might add those less fortunate in our society. I don't pick and choose were my compassion should lay and I certainly don't subscribe to this narrative, "I overcame adversity, why can others", life I'm afraid is not so simple and you of all people should know this.

Two very simple words come to mind Boggles but I'll let you work them out for yourself.

You've lost all credibility, your obsessional one dimensional view is plain for all to see, you've neither the ability to actually share an opinion or coherently respond to others, instead, sarcasm and deflection.

Thats my one and only response to your nonsense today.

Inequality?

What value would you place on having your own home and not living in a hotel room or gym with regimental meal times?

High IMO.

You call my post a torent of abuse, really, I'm sorry your so se sensitive to the truth, if I've misread your contributions to date, I apologise, but I'm struggling to see what I've missed in my observations.

Anyway, I'm sure you'll be continuing with your sillyness today, I'll just ignore it, Byeeeeee 😉

Ukrainian's are not asylum seekers.

They have been given full temporary status akin to any other EU national.

Rights to work and education, with that comes what everyone else is entitled to.

It's no Refugees fault they are living in a hotel, community centre or gym.

They get their meals for free because their is no other option to eat, apart from takeaway or to eat out.

That said I know of 2 community projects which allows them to use kitchens to cook and bake and prepare meals, it's jammers.

Maybe you should sling your own. Narrow-minded insulting posts and deflection is a spot on analysis. Get off your keyboard and get out into the real world.

Nice one. You're all the better with no discourse there.

They certainly do get meals and laundry facilities but certainly don't get anywhere near the amount Ukranian refugees get, I believe its €38 per adult per week and additional payment for children, also discretionary medical card.

They also live under a lot of restrictions and have nowhere near the freedoms afforded to Ukrainian Refugees.

I'd be very curious to know what precisely the 500 refugees that arrived from other countries last month are entitled to and getting, I'd be pretty confident it's the same as those in DP.

I'm not preaching. But you are looking at costs whilst completely disregarding value.

A lot of people living in hotels, community centres and gyms are working, should we garner their wages?

You can't have 2 tier systems under the directive based on luck and circumstance.