Surge in number of Ukrainians arriving in Ireland in last week

The increase in numbers will intensify pressure on government to continue to find accommodation for those fleeing the war.

There has been a surge in the number of Ukrainians arriving in Ireland in recent days ahead of the State’s impending new 90 day accommodation rule.

Fresh figures reveal for the seven days to the end of January 28, there were 628 Ukrainians offered temporary protection. This compares to 390 for the previous week.