Number of Ukrainian arrivals grew between Feb and June

The number of Ukrainians arriving in Ireland grew between February and June this year by over 2,500.

According to the CSO, by 2 June this year, 107,406 people had arrived in Ireland from Ukraine since March 2022.

Just over 100 people had come in the previous seven days.

According to CSO data released in February, there were 104,870 Ukrainian arrivals.

In the four months between February and June, the number of people arriving in Ireland from Ukraine rose by 2,536.

In March, the Government introduced a 90-day accommodation policy for newly arrived Ukrainian Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection.

The new policy has meant that since March, Ukrainians can avail of designated state accommodation for a maximum of 90 days.

They receive a weekly allowance of €38.80 per adult and €29.80 per child.

The latest CSO findings show that Kenmare in Co Kerry had the highest number of associated arrivals from Ukraine at 2,844.

Since March 2022, women and men, aged 20 and over, have made up 46% (women) and 23% (men) of arrivals to date.

Thirty-percent have been aged under 20.

Of all the arrivals to date aged 18 and over, 62% of males and 48% of females were married or cohabiting.

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As of 2 June, 44,214 arrivals had attended an employment support event arranged by Intreo Public Employment Services.

Of those, 58% (or 25,532 persons) noted that English language proficiency was a challenge in securing employment.

There were 17,808 arrivals enrolled in further education and training courses on 1 June 2024, of which 15,283 were enrolled in further education English language courses.

Overall, the numbers seeking temporary protection in Ireland have fallen this year.

Last year, the monthly figures for new arrivals ranged from a low of 1,882 to 3,395.