Matt Carthy: ARP has distorted housing - government must act

In this Dáil speech Matt Carthy (Sinn Féin) moves an amendment challenging the ARP (Ukrainian Accommodation Recognition Payment), arguing the scheme has strayed from its original purpose and distorted the private rental market. He calls on ministers to introduce a means test, provide transparency on dwellings used, and engage with the Oireachtas before the scheme ends its current phase. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and amendment 00:33 Public response and commendation 00:59 Scheme changes and payment increase 01:53 Concerns for private rental market 02:39 Department reports acknowledged impact 03:06 Risks after March 2027 04:58 Sinn Féin amendments and means test 06:02 Call for transparency and engagement 🇮🇪 Irish politics in one place! Visit https://videoparliament.ie 📽 Watch speeches by TDs, Senators and MEPs. 🔔 Subscribe, like and share! Source: Oireachtas (oireachtas.ie), public broadcasts. We publish material from all political parties — no commentary, no bias. We help you see the full picture and draw your own conclusions. If you spot an error, let us know by email. Your vote matters!