Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Paul Murphy opposes the government's proposed cut to the Accommodation Recognition Payment from €600 to €400, arguing it will force hosts to stop and create homelessness. He cites an Irish Red Cross survey and warns the reduction will cascade through the migration and accommodation system, pushing many Ukrainians into the streets or into international protection applications.
Chapters:
00:00 Opposing the ARP cut
00:30 History and scale of reduction
01:00 Impact on hosts and homelessness risk
01:30 Sinn Féin and Rent-a-Room critique
02:30 Risk of international protection surge
03:10 Temporary protection income barrier
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Paul Murphy opposes the government's proposed cut to the Accommodation Recognition Payment from €600 to €400, arguing it will force hosts to stop and create homelessness. He cites an Irish Red Cross survey and warns the reduction will cascade through the migration and accommodation system, pushing many Ukrainians into the streets or into international protection applications.
Chapters:
00:00 Opposing the ARP cut
00:30 History and scale of reduction
01:00 Impact on hosts and homelessness risk
01:30 Sinn Féin and Rent-a-Room critique
02:30 Risk of international protection surge
03:10 Temporary protection income barrier
🇮🇪 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.
We publish material from all political parties — no commentary, no bias. We help you see the full picture and draw your own conclusions. If you spot an error, let us know by email.
Your vote matters!
