Ukrainian refugees in Ireland - Megathread

What are you talking about?

The majority of the current inflation is caused by energy prices and energy security, which is caused by various factors the main one being the huge war currently taking place in Europe.

Nothing to do with the pandemic.

But again, I would love to hear how you make people better off by drastically reducing spending.

In your own time.

Energy prices were spiralling well before the war. Production has been reduced back during the pandemic and it takes a very long time to bring that energy production back in line. Another example of the consequences of overbearing state interference screwing around with the economy and the damage it does

Unfortunately it is far more complicated than that.

The Saudis and Russans actually flooded the market with oil during the peak of the pandemic which drove prices into the negative.

Prices were always going to increase because they had to, The Saudis and UAE have plenty spare capacity, they are choosing not to use it because of several reasons, one being MBS thinks he shouldn't be scolded internationally for cutting journalists into pieces.

Anyway that has strayed way off topic.

Back to complaining about refugees taking our disused warehouses.

Go back a few pages, I'm far too classy to name and shame.

It wasn't you by the way if that's what you think.

Anyone know off ha d what the budget is for HAP? With family homes making anything from €1000 to €1500 plus per month , this must be a whopping great tab for the taxpayer to pick up.

If entitled to social welfare that includes HAP surely meaning even more pressure for scarce private rentals.

E2500 for a 3 bed semi in Balbriggan these days- God bless hap! I didn't look up the more salubrious skerries or malahide in case you get a heart attack! The corporation tax golden goose is being absolutely squandered.

https://www.daft.ie/for-rent/house-castleland-park-way-balbriggan-co-dublin/3707695

Free medical cards what else? I hope they are means tested like any other citizen.

Most definitely not. Normal long 12/13 page application compressed into 2 with Medical card application made without any GP stamp required. As the HSE lad said to me in the centre, it was the first time in all his years working with the health service that they were rolled out so quick and efficiently without any checks required.

NDLS drivers licences are being transferred as quickly also with NDLS staff visiting the centres and so long as coloured photocopiers are available those applications are being rolled out also.

And when I think of all the times I tried for my licence to be renewed and the hoops I had to jump through just to get an appointment.

You're right it's actually not hidden. If anyone wants to see how it operates just volunteer at their local reception centre for a week or so. I did it and was actually surprised at how quickly the State, NGOs, semi states etc can pull the finger out when they get the urge whilst the rest of us just get the bureaucracy fcuked at us. If there was a journalist worth their salt they could have an interesting piece, but unfortunately they appear more concerned with the mommy's apple pie fluffy stuff.

In my opinion giving them the same entitlements as an EU citizen is all well and good , prioritising them to any supports would be all wrong .But it does say they can APPLY for a medical card like everyone else can .,

As a matter of interest what number of Ukrainians are now entering the country weekly or have they stopped issuing numbers. I presume that the numbers are well reduced.