Slight increase in Ukrainian pupils attending schools in Louth

The Department of Education has confirmed that as of the end of June, 439 Ukrainian pupils are enrolled in schools across Louth.

Out of that figure, 264 of these pupils are attending primary schools while 175 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools.

The figure represents a slight increase on the 438 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in schools across Louth at the end of May..

Nationally, the Department of Education has confirmed that 15,625 Ukrainian pupils are currently enrolled in Irish schools

Out of that figure, 10,141 of these pupils had been accommodated in primary schools while 5,484 pupils had enrolled in post-primary schools.

There is an enrolment rate of 88% among Ukrainian children aged between five and 18, according to the Department of Education.

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.