Asylum Seekers May Have to Contribute up to 40% of Income for State Accommodation - 26/11/2025
The Cabinet is set to sign off on sweeping new immigration proposals that will result in a tightening of citizenship rules and the introduction of a contribution fee for international protection accommodation.Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan will bring three memos to the Cabinet, which will also include changes to family reunification criteria for non-European Economic Area (EEA) citizens.Those in international protection accommodation face paying up to €238 a week, depending on their income, under proposals going to the Cabinet.The amount of money individuals will pay will be determined by…
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