Asylum seekers who do not pay the charges and build up “significant arrears” may face court.
They may also be pursued by debt collectors.
Tánaiste (Irish deputy prime minister) Simon Harris said on Tuesday plans to charge asylum seekers a portion of their income is “a common sense measure”.
But some Irish opposition parties have criticised the proposals, with Labour TD Ged Nash accusing Minister O’Callaghan of “virtue signalling” on immigration.
Sinn Fein TD Matt Carthy previously said it is “only fair” asylum seekers pay towards their accommodation based on their means if they are working.
