Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this Dáil speech Matt Carthy (Sinn Féin) moves an amendment challenging the ARP (Ukrainian Accommodation Recognition Payment), arguing the scheme has strayed from its original purpose and distorted the private rental market. He calls on ministers to introduce a means test, provide transparency on dwellings used, and engage with the Oireachtas before the scheme ends its current phase.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and amendment
00:33 Public response and commendation
00:59 Scheme changes and payment increase
01:53 Concerns for private rental market
02:39 Department reports acknowledged impact
03:06 Risks after March 2027
04:58 Sinn Féin amendments and means test
06:02 Call for transparency and engagement
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In this Dáil speech Matt Carthy (Sinn Féin) moves an amendment challenging the ARP (Ukrainian Accommodation Recognition Payment), arguing the scheme has strayed from its original purpose and distorted the private rental market. He calls on ministers to introduce a means test, provide transparency on dwellings used, and engage with the Oireachtas before the scheme ends its current phase.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and amendment
00:33 Public response and commendation
00:59 Scheme changes and payment increase
01:53 Concerns for private rental market
02:39 Department reports acknowledged impact
03:06 Risks after March 2027
04:58 Sinn Féin amendments and means test
06:02 Call for transparency and engagement
🇮🇪 Irish politics in one place! Visit https://videoparliament.ie
📽 Watch speeches by TDs, Senators and MEPs.
🔔 Subscribe, like and share!
Source: Oireachtas (oireachtas.ie), public broadcasts.
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