The Government is expected to sign off on a number of changes for new arrivals from Ukraine.
Under plans to be finalised by Cabinet ministers on Tuesday, refugees travelling from the war torn country will see their weekly social welfare payments cut by over 80%, and access to State accommodation limited to 90 days.
While in State accommodation, refugees from Ukraine will receive a lower social welfare rate of €38.80, down from from €220, which new arrivals had previously been entitled to. Refugees would be given €220 per week after they leave State accommodation after 90 days.
The plans were signed-off on at a meeting of the Cabinet subcommittee Monday night.
The Irish Red Cross has accused the Government of using a "sledgehammer" to deal with a delicate situation.
In a statement on Monday night, the charity said the proposed measure "is not intended to manage the accommodation crisis in Ireland but to send a message of deterrence to others thinking of travelling here.
They have also expressed concern that many of the refugees here are mothers with children who may not be able to seek alternative accommodation or employment to pay for their stay here.
