Justice Minister: Not yet known how many Ukrainian refugees will come to Ireland

File photo. Women care for their sick children at a basement, used as a bomb shelter, at the Okhmadet children's hospital in central Kyiv, Ukraine. Picture: AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti

The Justice Minister said it is unknown how many Ukrainians may come to Ireland as refugees.

Ireland lifted visa requirements for Ukrainians last week, with a total of 143 people arriving in the State since, as of 6pm on Monday.