On Monday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Lannon, CEO of Doras and Bulelani Mfaco MASI Spokesperson to discuss The Irish Refugee Council, calling for people in direct provision to be given child benefit.
Currently adults are entitled to 38 euro 80 cent per week and 29 euro 80 per child. However, they are not entitled to the 140 euro monthly child benefit payment.
A new survey published by the refugee council has found nearly 90 per cent of those in the system find the daily allowance isn’t enough to cover basic needs. Those in the system are entitled to food and shared accommodation in centers, and access to education and healthcare.
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