Fresh figures published by the Central Statistics Office on 18 February offer the clearest picture yet of how Ukrainians granted EU Temporary Protection are faring in Ireland almost four years into the war. Of the 121,048 Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs) issued since March 2022, an estimated 84,100 people—69 per cent—showed activity in administrative data after 30 November 2025, meaning they are still present in the State.
The CSO’s experimental methodology tracks welfare payments, PAYE payroll records, SOLAS training enrolments and Intreo employment-support interactions. Key take-aways for employers: 29,060 Ukrainians earned wages in January 2026 with average weekly pay of €540, and 42 per cent worked in wholesale, transport and accommodation—sectors facing acute labour shortages. Half of jobseekers cited limited English fluency as their main barrier, underlining the importance of language-training allowances in relocation packages.
Kenmare, Co Kerry hosts the largest absolute number of arrivals (1,922), while its share of population—7.1 per cent—makes it the country’s most heavily impacted Local Electoral Area. Understanding this geographic concentration is critical for companies planning site assignments or corporate housing.
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Employers and individuals who need to navigate Ireland’s residency rules can simplify the process by turning to VisaHQ’s self-service platform. Whether you’re dealing with EU Temporary Protection documents or standard employment visas, VisaHQ offers step-by-step guidance, document checklists and application handling—visit https://www.visahq.com/ireland/ to learn more.
Policymakers will seize on the data as debate intensifies over extending temporary-protection status beyond March 2027 (already prolonged by Government last week) and sharing the accommodation burden more evenly nationwide. The figures also strengthen the case for recognising Ukrainian professional qualifications to help fill Ireland’s record 4.7 per cent unemployment labour market.
For global-mobility managers the message is twofold: the Ukrainian cohort is sizeable, employable and regionally dispersed—presenting both a recruitment opportunity and a responsibility to facilitate integration.
The CSO’s experimental methodology tracks welfare payments, PAYE payroll records, SOLAS training enrolments and Intreo employment-support interactions. Key take-aways for employers: 29,060 Ukrainians earned wages in January 2026 with average weekly pay of €540, and 42 per cent worked in wholesale, transport and accommodation—sectors facing acute labour shortages. Half of jobseekers cited limited English fluency as their main barrier, underlining the importance of language-training allowances in relocation packages.
Kenmare, Co Kerry hosts the largest absolute number of arrivals (1,922), while its share of population—7.1 per cent—makes it the country’s most heavily impacted Local Electoral Area. Understanding this geographic concentration is critical for companies planning site assignments or corporate housing.
Employers and individuals who need to navigate Ireland’s residency rules can simplify the process by turning to VisaHQ’s self-service platform. Whether you’re dealing with EU Temporary Protection documents or standard employment visas, VisaHQ offers step-by-step guidance, document checklists and application handling—visit https://www.visahq.com/ireland/ to learn more.
Policymakers will seize on the data as debate intensifies over extending temporary-protection status beyond March 2027 (already prolonged by Government last week) and sharing the accommodation burden more evenly nationwide. The figures also strengthen the case for recognising Ukrainian professional qualifications to help fill Ireland’s record 4.7 per cent unemployment labour market.
For global-mobility managers the message is twofold: the Ukrainian cohort is sizeable, employable and regionally dispersed—presenting both a recruitment opportunity and a responsibility to facilitate integration.
