Should local businesses be supported by the government to hire Ukrainian refugees?  

Senator Garret Ahearn has suggested the Government should subsidise 50% of wages and he joined Kieran to explain why.

Collette Bennett, Economic and social analyst with Social Justice Ireland also joined Kieran to tell him why she doesn't agree with the suggestion...

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