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Close to 1,000 Ukrainians have arrived locally following Russian invasion

Aug 19, 2022 14:02 By News Northern Sound
Close to 1,000 Ukrainians have arrived locally following Russian invasion
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There have been just under 48,000 arrivals from Ukraine in Ireland, including 776 in Cavan and 215 in Monaghan.

Close to 1,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Cavan and Monaghan since the beginning of the war with Russia.

Latest CSO figures, as of the 7th of August, reveal there have been just under 48,000 arrivals from Ukraine in Ireland.

This includes 776 in Cavan, while Monaghan has welcomed 215 Ukrainian refugees.

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Women aged over 20 account for almost half of arrivals, while those aged 19 or under account for 36 per cent.

For two thirds of those who attended employment events, English proficiency was noted as a challenge to securing employment.

Meanwhile, the figures also show almost 6,900 children have enrolled in primary and secondary school - Dublin had the highest number while Monaghan had the lowest.

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The Northern Sound break-down by Local Electoral Area can be found below:

Co Cavan

Bailieborough-Cootehill: 146

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Ballyjamesduff: 284

Cavan-Belturbet: 346

 

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Co Monaghan

Ballybay-Clones: 55

Castleblayney-Carrickmacross: 84

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Monaghan: 76

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