I appreciate the point the Deputy is making. As he knows, I have introduced legislation which will make significant changes to the payments provided to new arrivals from Ukraine. Under that legislation, new arrivals who are staying in designated State-provided accommodation will receive €38.80 per week, which is equivalent to what people in direct provision receive. That legislation will be debated on Committee and Remaining Stages in the Seanad tomorrow. As the Deputy knows, there was broad support for it in the Dáil, where it passed by 108 votes to 15. I appreciate the support that was received for what I was doing.
Regarding what happens after March 2025, when the directive is due to expire, discussions are happening at EU level. The Minister, Deputy McEntee, is leading in those discussions on behalf of the Government.
There is a desire among member states that there will be a harmonised approach so we will have to see if that is achievable. My view is that we have to adhere to our international obligations but at the same time we do not want to be out of step with other countries.