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23 Oct 2025

Slight increase in Ukrainian pupils attending schools in Louth

The Department of Education has confirmed that as of 31 January, 437 Ukrainian pupils are enrolled in schools across Louth.

Out of that figure, 258 of these pupils are attending primary schools while 179 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools.

The figure represents a slight  increase on the 430 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in schools across Louth at the beginning of February.

Nationally, Just under 15,000 students from Ukraine have been enrolled in Irish schools up to the start of this month. 

The Department of Education has confirmed that as of 1 March, 14,931 Ukrainian pupils have been enrolled in schools across Ireland. 

Out of that figure, 9,650 of these pupils have been accommodated in primary schools while 5,281 pupils have enrolled in post-primary schools.

Current data indicates an enrolment rate of 91% among Ukrainian children aged 5-18.

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.

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