Ireland’s Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan says he is considering a government memorandum that would address temporary protection-related issues for Ukrainian refugees who have returned home. The minister is described as reviewing options that could involve payments or support arrangements after refugees go back to Ukraine, following Ireland’s temporary protection scheme. O’Callaghan says he will bring the memorandum to government, indicating that any measures would be considered through the normal cabinet process rather than being announced immediately. The reporting focuses on the policy question of what, if any, financial or other payments may be provided once individuals who were granted temporary protection in Ireland leave the country to return to Ukraine. While details of the payment structure or eligibility are not specified in the available accounts, the sources agree on the minister’s intention to place the matter before government and that the discussion centres on “temporary protection issues” connected to the return of Ukrainian refugees.
Irish Justice Minister considers payments for Ukrainian refugees returning home
Ireland’s Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan says he is considering a government memorandum that would address temporary protection-related issues for Ukrainian refugees who have returned home. The mini...
- Jim O’Callaghan is Justice Minister of Ireland.
- He plans to bring a memorandum to government.
- The memorandum addresses temporary protection issues for Ukrainian refugees.
- The issues relate to Ukrainian refugees who return home.
- Reports say the minister is considering payments or support after return, though specific details are not provided.
Jim O’Callaghan said he will bring a memorandum to government dealing with a number of temporary protection issues
3 months ago
Africa’s herbarium specimens need digitisation to preserve biodiversity data
Africa’s herbarium collections—pressed, dried and mounted plant specimens—are being highlighted as a major scientific re...
France opens disciplinary cases against soldiers photographed with Rhodesian-linked flags
Several French soldiers face disciplinary proceedings after being photographed holding flags associated with Rhodesia, a...
Putin signals escalation in Ukraine as Russia says peace talks have reached a dead end
Russia is preparing to escalate attacks on Ukraine after concluding that negotiations for a peace deal have reached a de...