Was the government right to put no limit on the amount of Ukrainian refugees in Ireland? Read OP

There were a number of exceptions. They may or may not fall into those categories.

It would be unlikely that a lot of them would fall into the "2 kids" category given that they appear to be single males on their own.

I think there were other categories. I assume some medical conditions anyway. The likes of diabetes or that might disqualify them. Why now? Maybe they couldn't get out until now.

That's all irrelevant. The EU granted protection to all Ukrainians. Ireland is not responsible for enforcing any Ukrainian laws or regulations. We are subject to the EU Directive and do not have discretion to arbitrarily decide who we can ignore it for

Numbers cannot be capped. They have permission to go wherever they want to within the EU.

Thousands and thousands of exceptions going by what I’ve seen for months at the location near where I have a twice or thrice weekly appointment, and also newspaper and online photos and articles

lots of fit, healthy, young and able young men, 20’s - 50’s… with what are apparently guardians for children so it’s not like plethora of single dads 😏

Article I read a few days ago, couple in their mid ‘40s, 3 kids, explaining how they settled into life here. Guy looked the perfect example of human health and fitness and I’m sure it would have been said had he been medically unfit… nope. Just here, free accommodation, free 200 quid a week. Lovely.

Of course, the journalist didn’t have the stones or the journalistic integrity to enquire how he managed to get in here and qualify for our benefits as opposed to having to stay and defend his country and fellow citizens, just a ‘feel good’ story… awhh look, young family, kids an an …..an….

and as the poster above said… loads of young males, single…..

we are being had…..

She also said if there was no accommodation the refugees should have been told before they left for Ireland... But this is absolutely not an option, according to the unanimous opinion of the talking heads on RTE radio earlier. We simply cannot turn anyone away. End of discussion.

I have been a strong supporter of EU support for Ukraine. Putin is a threat and there is a need to stand up to him. I have supported the need to provide shelter in the EU for Ukrainians escaping war zones. I also recognise that this support is not without cost for citizens across the EU as we are seeing with energy prices - many businesses will go under this winter with energy bills and it is affecting disposable income in households across the EU.

I am very disappointed with the comments from the Ukrainian ambassador which come across as entitled and do not recognise the massive sacrifices people are already making. They also do not recognise that we already have had a homeless crisis for many years and housing is already under stress across the country. This is not the only pressure on the system.

There is a need for the EU to think of what is next…how to reduce the pressures on countries and that there is an unwinding of the refugee crisis as things stabilise.

I am the very same.

to be honest I’m still processing her comments.

Quite simply she needs to resign and get out of Ireland. Her position is untenable.

Such an ungrateful attitude.

To quote a previous poster - she has some neck “like a jockeys bollix”.

completely agree

when This awful war ends, how many of the Ukrainians who fled over here will return?

To rebuild a destroyed country.

What is a Very poor country with load of corruption.

I’m sure some will return back to build up their country and you know what, I kinda have a quiet respect for that. Good on them.

but u would have to worry that a LOT of them are “here to stay” for ever and a day now.

Not believing any of that was said.

Just heard Thomas Byrne say there won’t be a cap and we won’t be limiting arrivals.

Nice emotional rant. As the poster explained to you above, one exemption is if you have 3 kids. You don't have to fulfill all criteria for every exemption in order to be exempt.

Perhaps you should try to stop stop spending so much time going around and admiring all these "fit, healthy and young men"........

It's clear that we have an EU obligation to accept genuine Ukrainian war refugees. We should ensure though that the benefits and arrangements here parallel what is offered in all other EU states inc Poland, Italy and Hungary etc.

We must not offer shelter to Ukrainian males who do not have a dispensation to leave their state.

We must separate the international protection applicants on arrival, interview and send back immediately those who do not meet criteria.

I too am disappointed in the attitude of the Ukrainian ambassador here. She's seems a bit out of touch with the common Irishman or woman.