Language a barrier for more than 200 doctors from Ukraine hoping to work in Ireland

Kateryna Kachurets, a GP working in Tallaght at the launch of My Health, My Language video series providing health information in multiple languages. Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

More than 200 Ukrainian doctors are now in Ireland after fleeing the Russian invasion but language challenges are proving a barrier in registering for employment.

At least 23 Ukrainian nurses have indicated an interest in working here, and more that 70 healthcare workers in other roles.