Nearly 80,000 Ukrainian refugees still in Ireland as war anniversary nears

People gather for a Ukraine independence rally in Dublin during Ukrainian Independence Day. Picture: PA

Close to 80,000 Ukrainian nationals remain resident in Ireland as the third anniversary of the outbreak of Russia’s invasion of their country approaches.

New statistics released by the CSO show that 112,189 Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs) were issued to Ukrainians who registered with the Department of Social Protection in order to access social services and employment since March 4, 2022, eight days after the conflict between Russia and Ukraine began.