The Government is considering plans to charge asylum-seekers with jobs, up to €238 a week for accommodation in IPAS centres.
The proposed measure comes as costs for housing international protection applicants rose to over a billion euro last year.
Currently, adults in international protection get a weekly rate of €38 and 80 cent for daily expenses, for those who don't have a job.
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Aontu Leader Peadar Toibin thinks its only right some pay their way:
