Increase in Ukrainian pupils attending schools in Louth

The Department of Education has confirmed that as of 31 January, 430 Ukrainian pupils are enrolled in schools across Louth.
Out of that figure, 254 of these pupils are attending primary schools while 176 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools.

The figure represents an increase on the 386 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in schools across Louth just before Christmas.

Nationally, 14,482 Ukrainian pupils are enrolled in Irish schools; with  9,334 attending primary schools and 5,148 attending secondary schools.

Just before Christmas , 13,753 Ukrainian pupils were enrolled in Irish schools; with 8823 attending primary schools and 4930 attending secondary schools.

Current data indicates an enrolment rate of 92% among Ukrainian children aged 5-18.

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Commenting on the figures the Department of Education said:

“To assist with the transition of Ukrainian students and their families into Irish schools Regional Education and Language Teams (REALT) continue to operate, hosted by the 16 regional education and training boards around Ireland and staffed by regionally-based education support personnel.

”These teams are ensuring that clear, accessible information flows are in place between schools, local education support services and national support structures in relation to people arriving from Ukraine.

“Information for parents in Ukrainian and Russian on accessing school places is available on gov.ie/Ukraine.

“The department will continue to publish figures on the enrolment of Ukrainian children each month.”