Ireland has obligation to accept Ukrainians as Foley says some schools are nearing capacity 

The Education Minister said they were working with schools and with people who have arrived into Ireland to find them a place 

Education Minister Norma Foley said some schools were coming under pressure. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins 

Education Minister Norma Foley has said some schools are nearing capacity in terms of taking in refugees from Ukraine, but Ireland has a moral and legal obligation to accept them.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Ms Foley said she, her officials and schools, are working with students who have arrived into Ireland to find them a place elsewhere.