Nearly 48,000 Ukrainian refugees came to Ireland since start of war, CSO

The number of Ukrainians arriving in Ireland jumped by 3,300 in the last three weeks, data shows. Figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Friday show that a total of 47,962 people from Ukraine have sought refuge in Ireland since the outbreak of the war. In accordance with the Temporary Protection Directive, 47,962 … Read more

Over 7,000 Ukrainian students enrolled in Irish schools

The Department of Education confirmed that as of 30 June 7,285 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Ireland. Out of that figure, 5,047 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 2,238 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools. The data is based on schools enrolling children and entering the data in … Read more

10 HSE ambulances and other life-saving equipment sent to Ukraine to help in humanitarian effort

A consignment of 10 decommissioned HSE ambulances left Ireland last night having been repurposed and equipped for use in Ukraine. Supported by the relevant Government Departments, the HSE and its National Ambulance Service have organised the donation, with support from HSE staff, Medical Help Ukraine and volunteers. Transport to Ukraine has been arranged by Lifeline … Read more

One hundred days of war has put Ukraine’s health system under severe pressure: WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Ukraine’s health system is under severe pressure after one hundred days of war. WHO has increased its presence in Ukraine and in the countries hosting displaced Ukrainians to help meet the escalating health needs. ““This war has gone on for 100 days too many, shattering lives and communities, and … Read more

€10.5 million funding announced for community response to support Ukrainians in Ireland

€10.5 MILLION in funding has been announced for the community response to support people arriving from Ukraine. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development, Joe O’Brien, have announced an additional €10.5 million in funding to assist the Ukrainians. This funding will strengthen the capacity of … Read more

Cabinet approves €400 monthly payment for people who provide accommodation to Ukrainian refugees

The government has approved a monthly flat rate Recognition Payment of €400 per property for those who have taken in Ukrainian refugees. The payment will be conditional on a minimum time commitment for hosting (6 months), with payments continuing for hosting arrangements beyond this timeframe Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, … Read more

Support for central European depository for evidence of war crimes in Ukraine, Minister Helen McEntee

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has announced Government backing for a centralised European depository for evidence collected of international war crimes in Ukraine.  Minister McEntee will now bring motions before both the Dáil and Seanad this week seeking Oireachtas backing for the move, which will allow Ireland opt-in to the EU wide initiative. The proposal … Read more

Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal

Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal in Ireland today to discuss the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. They held an hour-long bilateral meeting this afternoon at Shannon Airport before PM Shmyhal continued his journey to Washington DC. Following the meeting, the Taoiseach said, “Prime Minister Shmyhal gave … Read more

German minister says further Strela missiles are on way to Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Wednesday that after delays in deliveries, further supplies of Strela missiles, which had been in the inventories of the former Communist East German army, were on the way to Ukraine. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted Germany to stage a historic reversal of its policy of not sending weapons … Read more

Ukraine crisis: Ireland provide €20 million in humanitarian assistance

The government met today to consider the ongoing serious situation caused by Russia’s illegal and immoral war on Ukraine and Ireland’s coordinated humanitarian, economic and diplomatic response to the crisis. The war is inflicting incalculable suffering on the Ukrainian people, with continued targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure by the Russian forces. The government, along … Read more

Russia fires Hypersonic Missiles in Ukraine again

Russia said Sunday it has again fired its newest Kinzhal hypersonic missiles in Ukraine, destroying a fuel storage site in the country’s south. The Russian Defense Ministry also said it killed more than 100 members of Ukrainian special forces and “foreign mercenaries” when it targeted a training center in the town of Ovruch in northern Ukraine … Read more

Putin Marks Crimea Anniversary, Defends ‘Special Operation’ in Ukraine in Stadium Rally

Russian President Vladimir Putin led a pro-government rally that was beset by “technical difficulties” and reports of people being forced to attend. The event marking the eighth anniversary of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, which is not recognized by most countries, came three weeks into Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine that has sparked fierce international condemnation. “We have … Read more

Ireland signs European statement condemning Russia aggression against Ukraine – Minister Harris

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science, Simon Harris, has today signed a statement on behalf of Ireland condemning Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The key aim of this statement is to signal support for higher education students and staff in Ukraine and to suspend Russia’s rights of representation on all structures and … Read more

97 Children Killed Since Start of Ukraine war, Zelensky Says

Ninety-seven Ukrainian children have died since the start of Russia’s invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday in a speech to Canada’s parliament, pleading once more for allies to “expand” their support for Kyiv. In the video address, the Ukrainian leader accused Russia’s military of “destroying everything: memorial complexes, schools, hospitals, housing complexes.” “They’ve already killed 97 … Read more

Minister Harris meets with universities to discuss the higher education response to Ukraine

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science, Simon Harris, has today (14 March 2022) met with the Irish Universities Association to discuss the higher education response to the situation in Ukraine. The sector has agreed it will provide places for Irish students who have had to leave Ukraine in the middle of … Read more