6,800 Ukrainian pupils in Irish schools

Former Kerry footballer and Coláiste na Sceilige, Caherciveen School principal Maurice Fitzgerald. Over 550 Ukrainian students have been enrolled in Kerry-based schools. Picture: Don MacMonagle

Almost 6,800 Ukrainian pupils are enrolled in schools across Ireland, an increase of 955 over a three-week period.

Out of the total figure, 4,766 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 2,031 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools.