From what date does the 30-day limit apply?

From 10 November 2025. It applies only to those who register for temporary protection and need state accommodation after this date.

Does this affect Ukrainians who already live in Ireland?

No. Those who arrived and registered for temporary protection before the new rule came into effect remain on the previous terms.

What payments are provided during the 30 days at the centre?

€38.80 per week for an adult and €29.80 for a child for daily expenses, as well as meals, laundry, orientation support and a child payment (Child Benefit).

What should I do after the 30 days end?

Find private housing or move in with a host family under the ARP scheme, and also apply for standard social welfare on a par with Irish citizens if you meet the conditions.

How much are hosts paid for accommodating Ukrainians?

The Accommodation Recognition Payment is €600 per month (from 1 June 2025). From October 2026, the rate will be reduced to €400 per month. The scheme runs until 31 March 2027.

Why did Ireland reduce the period?

Due to places nearly running out: according to the government's estimates, about 50 people per day needed the 90-day state accommodation, and at such rates available places could have run out as early as November 2025.

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Ireland has cut free state accommodation for newly arrived Ukrainians to 30 days

Published Nov 10, 2025 · Updated Nov 10, 2025 · 4 хв read

Source: gov.ie — Changes to accommodation for people fleeing war in Ukraine Verified Nov 10, 2025 Affects:

Ireland

Пластилінова сцена: ірландський прапор, табличка IE, центр розміщення і календар, де 90 змінюється на 30 днів.

In short. From 10 November 2025, state accommodation for newly arrived Ukrainians in Ireland is limited to 30 days (previously 90). During the stay, €38.80 per week is paid to an adult and €29.80 to a child; after that, you must look for private housing or hosts under the ARP scheme.

From 10 November 2025, state accommodation for newly arrived Ukrainians in Ireland is limited to 30 days instead of the previous 90.
The change applies only to those who register for temporary protection after this date; those who arrived earlier are not affected.
During the 30 days, the centre provides meals, laundry and orientation support, as well as a payment of €38.80 per week for an adult and €29.80 for a child plus Child Benefit.
After 30 days, you can apply for standard social welfare on a par with Irish citizens and look for private housing or hosts.
Hosts are paid the Accommodation Recognition Payment — €600 per month (from October 2026 — €400); the scheme runs until 31 March 2027.
The decision was taken by a government sub-committee on 3 November 2025 due to places nearly running out: according to the department's estimates, about 50 people per day needed precisely the 90-day state accommodation.

Updated 20 June 2026: on 26 May 2026, the Irish government approved the Temporary Protection Transition Scheme and a phased wind-down of state hotel accommodation for Ukrainians — from August 2026 until completion around March 2027, together with a voluntary return plan. The 30-day rule for newly registered arrivals described below remains in force, but the overall accommodation policy has changed since then — verify the current conditions at gov.ie.

Ireland has significantly reduced the period of free state accommodation for newly arrived Ukrainians. From 10 November 2025, people who register for temporary protection (Temporary Protection) and need state accommodation receive it for a maximum of 30 days at a Designated Accommodation Centre. Previously a limit of 90 days applied, introduced back on 14 March 2024.

The decision was taken by the government sub-committee on migration on 3 November 2025. Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan explained the move by the sharp rise in arrivals since September 2025 and the risk of places running out: according to the department's estimates, about 50 people per day needed precisely the 90-day accommodation, and if these rates continued, available places could have run out as early as November.

Who the change affects

The new rule applies only to those who register for temporary protection after 10 November 2025 and need state accommodation. Ukrainians who arrived earlier and are already registered for temporary protection are not affected by the change — they remain on the previous terms.

What is provided during the 30 days

During their stay at the centre, new arrivals receive meals, laundry services and orientation (integration) support. A weekly allowance for daily expenses is also paid — instead of social welfare for the time spent at the centre:

€38.80 per week for an adult;
€29.80 per week for a child.

In addition, during their stay at the centre, families are entitled to a child payment (Child Benefit). Two centres have been designated for accommodating new arrivals: Punchestown (County Kildare) and Wallslough (County Kilkenny).

What to do after 30 days

When the period of stay at the centre ends, the person must find housing on their own. Two main routes are available:

rent private housing;
move in with an Irish host family under the Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) scheme.

After leaving the centre, you can apply for standard social welfare on a par with Irish citizens, if you meet the eligibility conditions.

How much hosts are paid (ARP)

The Accommodation Recognition Payment is a tax-free payment to hosts who accommodate Ukrainians free of charge. From 1 June 2025, it amounts to €600 per month per property. From October 2026, the rate will be reduced to €400 per month. The scheme has been extended until 31 March 2027 — in line with the duration of the EU Temporary Protection Directive. The payment is possible only if the accommodation is provided for at least 6 months and there is no tenancy agreement between the parties.

Important to know

Advocacy organisations, in particular the Irish Refugee Council, stress that 30 days is too short a period to find housing in a very tight rental market. That is why you should plan your next accommodation from the first day of your stay at the centre. Always verify the exact conditions and current amounts on the official resources gov.ie and Citizens Information.

Official sources

Questions

From what date does the 30-day limit apply?: From 10 November 2025. It applies only to those who register for temporary protection and need state accommodation after this date.
Does this affect Ukrainians who already live in Ireland?: No. Those who arrived and registered for temporary protection before the new rule came into effect remain on the previous terms.
What payments are provided during the 30 days at the centre?: €38.80 per week for an adult and €29.80 for a child for daily expenses, as well as meals, laundry, orientation support and a child payment (Child Benefit).
What should I do after the 30 days end?: Find private housing or move in with a host family under the ARP scheme, and also apply for standard social welfare on a par with Irish citizens if you meet the conditions.
How much are hosts paid for accommodating Ukrainians?: The Accommodation Recognition Payment is €600 per month (from 1 June 2025). From October 2026, the rate will be reduced to €400 per month. The scheme runs until 31 March 2027.
Why did Ireland reduce the period?: Due to places nearly running out: according to the government's estimates, about 50 people per day needed the 90-day state accommodation, and at such rates available places could have run out as early as November 2025.