Number of Ukrainians in Ireland climbs to 38,700, with almost 3,000 arriving in past fortnight

As of June 19 some 38,700 Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs) had been issued to people from Ukraine under the Temporary Protection Directive. Photo: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

The number of Ukrainians now in Ireland has climbed to almost 40,000, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office, with almost 3,000 arriving in the past fortnight.

In its latest bulletin, the CSO said that as of June 19 some 38,700 Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs) had been issued to people from Ukraine under the Temporary Protection Directive, with women aged 20 and over accounting for 47% of arrivals to date, and children and young people aged under 18 accounting for 37%.