Ukrainians in Ireland: Two years on
29 February 2024
Since 2022, 104,000 Ukrainians have arrived in Ireland, making the country's population of Ukrainian refugees one of the highest per head in the EU. News outlets over the weekend shared articles and videos of personal stories highlighting the goodwill experienced, surviving the rise in anti-immigrant sentiment in recent months.
A recent survey showed that 41% of Ukrainians had decided to stay permanently in Ireland, citing the distance from Russia, friendliness of the people, the English language and state support with accommodation. However, it's not all roses, as the pressure caused by Ireland’s severe housing shortage could damage public sentiment.
 | Jessica Commins New measures to limit state accommodation for new Ukrainian arrivals and reduce welfare payments bring Ireland in line with other European countries. The key challenge is that increasing those reliant on Ireland’s private housing market unduly raises the risk of homelessness and damaging public support for Ukrainians. |
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