Ukrainian refugees in Ireland - Megathread

Meanwhile, Nicola Sturgeon's move for Scotland to pause Ukrainian refugee sponsorship scheme amid lack of homes: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jul/11/scotland-ukrainian-refugee-sponsorship-scheme-pause-lack-of-homes

Pausing the scheme would “ensure that those displaced people who are already here, and those who will arrive in the coming months, will be safe, secure and supported for as long as they need, after the dangers they have faced at home”, a government statement said.

Should Ireland consider something similar?

Surely if a local is being refused use of the service this is a very clear case of discrimination?

There you have it.

Talking about it right now. Amendments to The Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2021-2027

Another good 5 years minimum.

They won't be in hotels for 5 years. Houses for all.

Integration and Fund being the key words here.

Leo was just on saying we have 100% employment. There's no hotels (hospitality) anymore for tourists as they are all bought up for accommodation for refugees.

So why do we need to integrate these people.

Other than receiving houses and benefits. What are they bringing?

Almost the exact same here, large enough county town in Galway, 60 moved in overnight to the only hotel in the centre, what I did notice is that all flags were removed from the front of the hotel save for a small Ukrainian flag, too small for the holder placed in the middle allmost as if they were ashamed of their actions, a real sad state of affairs with the local busybodies, yes those retired ones that are in every town who are well-to-do and with their sons and daughters nicely settled as teachers and Guards and the like along with the out of towners involved in everything from fb groups to tidy towns who can head off to their mortgage free homes of an evening after a hard day virtue signalling , now looking for volunteers well count me out , but one things for sure the hotel under its present ownership will not recieve a red cent of my money... An absolute cod of a country

I've been dipping in and out of this thread for the past few of weeks and as parents of 3 teenagers my wife and I are feeling more than a little anxious about what future Ireland holds for our children. We are both full-time workers, have been contributing for nearly 30 years apiece and know that our children face a very uncertain future with regard to education resources, housing, health services etc. The Irish electorate were not consulted about how our tax is being spent (so frivolously), without any thought for the current or future generations of Irish children. It's all very depressing and very difficult to be hopeful.

Has anyone emailed their local TD regarding this disgrace or is everyone just venting against a wall here?

If only that were the case though

100% employment? So why do we still have usc and marginal tax rates pushing 50% above a modest €34k gross salary - I mean if all is as rosy as Leo paints it to be? I certainly ain’t seeing it- are the rest of you?

They all appear to be all for it- so why bother- Carlow Kilkenny constituency here- we have 2 FF, 1 FG, 1 clueless shinner and 1 sandal eating green waste of space-I’ll make my feelings know n at the ballot box. I’ve zero interest in engaging with these people

I have, actually a few and Ministers too. Very calm, collected, pointing out serious flaws in the EU Directive.

Enquiried about the Hypocrisy, Two Tier system of supports.

Asked how it was possible for 36 refugees to arrive in my Tiny village, dispersed over three properties (one owner) was their any vetting (young children involved )

Enquired was it true a private clinic set up P/T at a major Midlands hospital as no GP'S in the catchment area could see these Refugees.

Enquired about a private bus service alledgedy being paid for by a government Department

Enquired about the lack of integration, no consultation locally and why local political representatives completely unaware about the Arrival of 36 Refugee's.

Asked were any state agencies involved with their mysterious arrival.

Asked who's paying for the Accommodation.

Asked how is it possible, 10 refugees could be living in one house, wonem and children, one owner, Male and single.

Asked was this a "Temporary" arrangement, given the remoteness of the location.

Asked how was it remotely possible a Tiny P/O was expected to deal with 36 Refugee's collecting SW payments.

Amongst other perfectly reasonable questions.

Local none party affiliated TD responded and managed to get some clarity after a few weeks. One TD, party affiliated responded, actual came to see me to discuss.

Government TD'S reffered me to numerous Departments /Ministers.

Government Departments responses,

"We acknowledge receipt of your enquiry and will respond in Due Course" that was 4 weeks ago.

Hope this answers your question.

Wishful thinking 😉 as I predicted this not ending any time soon, this is going to cost an absolute fortune.

Many of our own on a welfare train as well. Our welfare system is broken, as is our asulym process. This neatly exposes both.