Asylum-seekers with jobs should pay towards their accommodation, says Simon Harris

Asylum-seekers with jobs should pay towards their accommodation, says Simon Harris

Asylum-seekers who are working should have to contribute to the cost of their accommodation in direct provision centres, the Tánaiste has said, signalling the Government’s intention to get tougher on migration.

Harris call for asylum seekers to pay rent 'quite unfair'

Simon Harris said it is reasonable for asylum seekers in work to make a “contribution” towards the cost of their accommodation.