Ukrainian refugee numbers in Louth stands at over 2000

The total number of Ukrainian refugees living in Louth under the Temporary Protection Directive now stands at 2049 according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

This compares to a figure of 1929 in June, the last report released.

Nationally, 119,043 Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs) were given to arrivals from Ukraine by 3rd November.

Broken down by area; the figures reveal the Drogheda Urban area has 634 Ukrainians living locally while Dundalk-Carlingford has 631; Dundalk South has 460; Ardee has 160 while Drogheda Rural has 164.

Additionally the CSO report showed that there were 909 hosts in Louth currently in receipt of Accommodation Recognition Payment and arrivals from Ukraine living in accommodation provided by these hosts.

The figures also reveal that there are currently 245 Ukrainian children enrolled in primary schools in Louth, while there are 207 enrolled in secondary schools in the county.

Commenting on the release, Dylan Morrissey, Statistician, said: "As of 03 November 2025, 83,594, or 70% of the 119,043 Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs) issued to Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BoTPs) from Ukraine had recent activity in administrative data after 31 August 2025, based on data currently available to the CSO.

“Of the 83,594 individuals, women and men aged 20 years and over, made up 45% and 27% of arrivals respectively, while 28% were people aged under 20 years.

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“In October 2025, 28,198 BoTPs had earnings from employment, where their mean weekly earnings were €526. The most common sector of employment was in Wholesale, Transport & Accommodation at 42%.

“More than half of the 52,357 BoTPs who attended an Intreo employment support event noted that English language proficiency was a challenge in securing employment. Of the 12,203 arrivals enrolled in further education and training courses with Solas on 01 November 2025, 8,072 were enrolled in further education English language courses.”