The number of Ukrainian refugees seeking temporary protection in Ireland since the Russian invasion in 2023 has surpassed 112,000. While the influx has slowed, the overall number continues to rise. The Irish government reduced payments to new arrivals in 2024, leading to a decrease in the number of monthly arrivals. Many Ukrainians are actively integrating into Irish society, with a significant proportion working or receiving state benefits.
The number of Ukrainians who have sought refuge status in Ireland since the Russian invasion three years ago has surpassed 112,000. At the beginning of February, there were 112,189 beneficiaries of temporary protection from Ukraine, representing an 8.5 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. While the influx of Ukrainian refugees to Ireland has noticeably slowed, the overall number continues to rise.
In January 2024, the Irish government reduced payments for new arrivals from €232 a week to €38.80. Since this change, no month has recorded over 700 newly arrived Ukrainian refugees. At the end of November, approximately 71 percent of Ukrainians residing in Ireland and assigned a Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) were actively using it, indicating either receipt of state payments or employment.Women and children constitute three-quarters of all Ukrainian refugees. Kenmare in County Kerry has the highest number of Ukrainian refugees at 2,716, representing 10 percent of its population. Ennistymon in County Clare has the highest concentration, with 1,951 residents or 10.81 percent of the population being Ukrainian refugees. They are predominantly housed in rural areas, with most local electoral areas in Dublin having less than 1 percent of the population from Ukraine. As of February 2nd, 36,532 arrivals from Ukraine resided in private accommodation, where 15,915 hosts received Accommodation Recognition Payment for welcoming Ukrainians. Approximately 23,203 individuals live in local authority, Irish Red Cross, or Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Affairs accommodation. A total of 17,420 Ukrainian children are enrolled in schools, with 60 percent attending primary schools and the remaining 40 percent in secondary schools. Cork has the highest number of primary school enrollees at 1,040, while Dublin has the highest number of secondary school enrollees at 790. Monaghan has the lowest number of children enrolled in both primary and secondary schools. Currently, 12,933 arrivals are enrolled in further education and training courses, with 9,036 participating in English language courses.
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