Ireland’s Central Statistics Office (CSO) reports that 84,100 people who fled Russia’s invasion of Ukraine were still present in the State as of 3 February 2026, based on activity in tax, education and social-protection databases. The experimental ‘Series 18’ release refines earlier head-counts by excluding those who have left but remained on legacy registers. (cso.ie)
The data reveal that 90 % of adult beneficiaries are women and children, with sizeable clusters in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Just over 38,000 are recorded in PAYE employment, predominantly in hospitality, agriculture and healthcare, while 19,500 are enrolled in primary or secondary schools. A further 8,300 attend further-education or training programmes funded by SOLAS. (cso.ie)
The findings come as the Government prepares to renew the EU-wide Temporary Protection Directive beyond March 2027 and reassess welfare supports. Officials say the granular CSO methodology—cross-matching PPS numbers with live payroll data—will inform housing allocations and integration funding for 2026-27. (cso.ie)
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For employers, the statistics underscore an untapped talent pool: 27 % of working-age Ukrainians hold tertiary qualifications, yet only 11 % are in professional roles due to language barriers and licensing hurdles. Companies seeking bilingual staff or filling regional vacancies may find incentives by partnering with local education providers to upskill refugees.
Migration charities welcomed the transparency but warned that reliance on administrative ‘activity’ may under-count carers and those in the informal economy. The CSO stresses the figures remain provisional and will be updated quarterly as more datasets—such as health cards and driver-licence renewals—are incorporated.
The data reveal that 90 % of adult beneficiaries are women and children, with sizeable clusters in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. Just over 38,000 are recorded in PAYE employment, predominantly in hospitality, agriculture and healthcare, while 19,500 are enrolled in primary or secondary schools. A further 8,300 attend further-education or training programmes funded by SOLAS. (cso.ie)
The findings come as the Government prepares to renew the EU-wide Temporary Protection Directive beyond March 2027 and reassess welfare supports. Officials say the granular CSO methodology—cross-matching PPS numbers with live payroll data—will inform housing allocations and integration funding for 2026-27. (cso.ie)
Whether you are a Ukrainian beneficiary navigating Ireland’s immigration requirements, an employer seeking to sponsor talent, or a traveller needing updated entry documentation, VisaHQ can simplify the process. Through its dedicated Ireland portal (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/), the platform provides step-by-step visa guidance, document checks and real-time application tracking, helping users stay compliant with evolving rules on temporary protection, work authorisations and travel permits.
For employers, the statistics underscore an untapped talent pool: 27 % of working-age Ukrainians hold tertiary qualifications, yet only 11 % are in professional roles due to language barriers and licensing hurdles. Companies seeking bilingual staff or filling regional vacancies may find incentives by partnering with local education providers to upskill refugees.
Migration charities welcomed the transparency but warned that reliance on administrative ‘activity’ may under-count carers and those in the informal economy. The CSO stresses the figures remain provisional and will be updated quarterly as more datasets—such as health cards and driver-licence renewals—are incorporated.
