Number of Ukrainians supported in Ireland to exceed 70,000 by the end of the year

Two-year old Lada Samusenka waves her countries flag as the crowd sing the Ukrainian national anthem at a protest rally against the latest attacks by Russia against Ukraine at Grand Parade, Cork, last October. Picture: David Creedon

The number of Ukrainians seeking accommodation in Ireland will exceed 70,000 people before the end of the year, with an additional 11,500 due to arrive here in the next six weeks, according to the Government.

It comes as the State has so far spent €617m in providing accommodation and services to both Ukrainian refugees and those seeking international protection here, new figures show. Ireland is also set to spend in excess of €1bn on the fallout from Russia’s war in Ukraine in 2023.