New figures confirm 113 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in Longford schools

Nationally, 13,753 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Ireland.

Out of that figure, 8,823 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 4,930 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools.

There are 57 Ukrainians enrolled in Longford primary schools, with 56 enrolled in post primary schools.

In neighbouring counties there are considerably more Ukrainians enrolled in local schools ; Cavan (213 primary & 87 post primary); Leitrim (191 primary & 110 post primary); Roscommon (145 primary & 48 post primary); Westmeath (179 primary & 79 post primary).

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.