{"id":45,"date":"2023-12-07T13:18:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T13:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/?p=45"},"modified":"2023-12-07T13:18:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T13:18:00","slug":"ukrainians-at-what-point-do-we-say-enough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/?p=45","title":{"rendered":"Ukrainian&#8217;s: At What Point Do We Say, Enough?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-45-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com\/ie\/2915\/_123_ukarainians_dec_689acd92_normal.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com\/ie\/2915\/_123_ukarainians_dec_689acd92_normal.mp3\">https:\/\/bauernordic-pods.sharp-stream.com\/ie\/2915\/_123_ukarainians_dec_689acd92_normal.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>In this episode, Niall addresses the critical issue of accommodation shortages for International Protection Applicants (IPAs) in Dublin. The pressing situation leaves 62 men without housing, prompting discussions on the government&#8217;s efforts to secure additional accommodations and the recent increase in the weekly payment for IPAs to \u20ac113.80.<\/p>\n<p>As officials grapple with the surge in the number of IPAs in Ireland, reaching 26,000, the episode explores Ireland&#8217;s generous support system compared to its European counterparts. The lack of means testing raises concerns about sustainability and fairness. While Ireland provides accommodation or a monthly stipend of \u20ac800, along with welfare payments exceeding \u20ac200 per week and additional support, questions arise about the practicality of managing resources and generosity.<\/p>\n<p>The narrative delves into the debate on whether Ireland&#8217;s support for Ukrainian refugees should have limitations. Niall opens up the lines to callers, sparking discussions on the delicate balance between extending a welcoming hand and the need for a time-bound support system. Some callers express concerns about fairness and the potential for abuse, advocating for reasonable limits to ensure judicious resource allocation.<\/p>\n<p>Listeners share their opinions on encouraging refugees to find employment as a key to integration, fostering self-sufficiency, and positively contributing to the community. The episode captures the sentiments of the Irish people, who, according to some callers, are expressing frustration and a desire for a reconsideration of charitable efforts.<\/p>\n<p>In the wrap-up, Niall synthesizes the diverse perspectives, leaving listeners with reflections on the balance between compassion, sustainability, and the evolving dynamics of supporting refugees.\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode, Niall addresses the critical issue of accommodation shortages for International Protection Applicants (IPAs) in Dublin. The pressing situation leaves 62 men without housing, prompting discussions on the government&#8217;s efforts to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":261,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=45"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=45"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=45"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.niallboylan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=45"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}