Taoiseach Simon Harris has stated that it would be “fair” for asylum seekers who are employed and residing in State-owned housing to contribute monetarily, reports RTE.
Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, he stated that new ideas from Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman should be brought before the Cabinet “in a few short weeks” for confirmation.
Paschal Donohoe, the minister of public expenditure, stated that it is a “very reasonable approach” for someone to get compensation for a job they obtain, adding that “the support from the State reflects that, and is adjusted accordingly,” reports RTE.
According to him, the great majority of asylum seekers wish to work, therefore “…it is appropriate that the support we gave them when they were in an emergency, is changed to reflect that” after they land a job.
Heather Humphreys, Minister of Social Protection, continued, “I believe it’s fair. I believe that people ought to contribute in that way while they are employed,” reports RTE.
Ahead to the Dáil’s return the following week, they were speaking at the Fine Gael gathering in Tullamore, County Offaly.
The Taoiseach said that the government was voted to remain in power until March 22, 2025, and he is dedicated to seeing it through to the end.
Mr. Harris declared, “Unless other party leaders have a change of heart, I want to go full term,” reports RTE.
The head of Fine Gael stated that he want to hold a national dialogue on the implementation of a public childcare model.
According to Mr. Harris, this has previously been done with elementary and secondary school, and I think this would be a revolutionary step, reports RTE.
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