The Irish Refugee Council is hosting an
event to assist converting Ukrainians who received temporary protection status into permanent refugees.
After Ukraine was invaded in February 2022, the EU's Temporary Protection Directive was activated allowing Ukrainians and third-country nationals living in Ukraine the right to bypass the standard asylum process and receive immediate benefits upon arrival in Ireland.
These benefits included access to the labour market, €220 in Jobseeker's Allowance per week on top of free housing, food, medical card, access to education and a monthly Child Benefit payment of €140 per child.
Ukrainians had the option to apply for asylum through the standard process and only receive €38.80 per week but the vast majority did not. The Temporary Directive was sold to the Irish public as lasting a maximum of three years. Ukrainians would then have to return home (and not just for Christmas).
Now after receiving the full perks package, they're seeking to stay.
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