Ukrainian refugees in Ireland - Megathread

I've explained in great detail my concerns over this decision, so won't rehash points I've already raised but briefly it's the Irish government's decision to suspend participation that is a continuation of their Virtue signalling Policy given as we know full well there's zero controls and vetting as it is.

Besides this , there is literally no room at the Inn regardless of good intentions.

Dempo1 please re-read either the Independent.ie or the Gov.ie link that you yourself linked to. Unless I'm reading it wrong, this is actually a positive move on behalf of our leaders in protecting our borders. Arguably, 'too little too late', but a step in the right direction nonetheless.

With all due respect, which part of this decision do you disagree with?

OK let's look at this a basic level and in the context of the Ukrainian refugee crisis.

The move by Government has essentially suspended their participation in essentially greater controls , visa requirements etc. This seems to me to be very odd and primarily as a result of the Ukrainian refugee crisis , they've admitted as much.

So their justification is to essentially permit free passage for those with international protection, this seems fair , but and there's a rather large but .

Firstly why would those with international protection be traveling her via Europe , I presumed and open to correction, once a refugee applies for refuge, asylum etc, they do it at the country they've landed in, really no need to travel on and pick and choose destinations.

Now in the context of The current situation, Ireland has suspended participation when others have not. We know there's practically no controls in relation to the EU Directive, that's pretty obvious, so would it be a stretch to think abuses are going to increase 🤔, not decrease, Essentially, folks heading here under the EU directive, circumventing Visa requirements etc, let's not forget the Directive supposed to be Temporary.

My concern is not particularly the suspension of greater controls , its the fact there's a free for all already happening , little or no controls, we've not a clue who's a genuine refugee or not , not even a passport required. But not withstanding all this , as I and others have said , there is NO ROOM AT THE INN ,regardless of good intentions .

That's my take on it, I don't expect people to agree, but the situation is out of control and few could realistically disagree with that .

Finally, why exactly does the Taoiseach feel the need to defend this recent decision 🤔

I clearly am getting confused , so I better shut up , this decision seems to have different meanings to different people, so I'll retreat from this particular argument as it seems to have set people off .

FYI

No Media allowed in to look at facilities, in sharp contrast to the previous Photo OP'S by various politicians.

I'm very disappointed there was no feature on the first arrivals to the new tented village on the news headlines at 6.01, one would imagine the government would be proud of the new camp, no government minister to cut the ribbon tut-tut

I m glad they've suspended the 'no Visa required' to enter Ireland _ it was crazy. This should be permanent and they should deport those who took advantage and came here under false pretences. I cant understand how they ever allowed it in the first place. Dont they care about our borders? Or who comes in here?

I also believe giving social welfare and childrens allowance to Ukrainian s should be stopped. They are fleeing war and were glad of a roof over their heads. Certainly an allowance should be given but not this ! Sometimes I feel we re trying to kill our own country. We re only a small country of 5 million _ there has to be a limit.

Indeed, the Silence Deafening 😏

Welfare shopping- they can stay the fcuk in Germany.

Your very words were “ If the cap fits “ a veiled criticism if ever there was