People who are hosting refugees in their home can now apply for the 'Accommodation Recognition Payment'.
The payment amounts to €400 per month.
The government announced the payment details in May, and it can be back-dated to March.
It's linked to a six-month commitment to host people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.
The first payment will be issued on the 9th of August, including any arrears due.
According the gov.ie, the 'Accommodation Recognition Payment' "is a tax-free monthly payment of €400 per accommodation (vacant or shared) in which beneficiary/beneficiaries of temporary protection reside."
People fleeing the conflict in Ukraine are entitled under an EU Directive to temporary protection, initially for one year and on a renewable basis.
The Accommodation Recognition Payment is:
- a recognition for providing accommodation to beneficiaries
- a recognition that the accommodation is being offered for at least 6 months
According to gove.ie, the payment is disregarded for means-tested grants/payments.
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