Amid unspeakable tragedy, first in Israel on October 7th and subsequently in Gaza, a humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding. At home, on university campuses, there is outrage about the plight of Palestinians. Nearby, on the streets of Dublin, the desperate of Earth – including some from the Middle East – huddle in tents before the Government uproots them to other accommodation. This is the same Government that just recognised the faraway state of Palestine. And it’s the same Government that just announced a cut in the allowance for Ukrainians living here. Having already reduced payments to new arrivals from €232 to...