Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris issued a statement today, Tuesday 19 November, marking 1,000 days of “Russia’s terrible war against our friends in Ukraine”.

“The destruction and loss of life caused by Russia is devastating,” the Taoiseach said in a statement. he said.

“This is the worst loss of life in Europe since the Second World War – a truly terrible turning point.

“Ukraine is a beautiful country, its proud citizens living for their families, their friends, their communities, their jobs, their culture, their laughter and their great nation.

“Vladimir Putin’s brutal invasion and bombing of Ukraine is an affront to international law, humanity and everything reasonable.

“The human losses are heartbreaking. Although it is impossible to calculate actual figures, it is estimated that more than 12,000 civilians were killed, 25,000 were maimed, 4 million people were internally displaced and 6 million people were displaced across Europe, including Ireland.

“We will protect them. Ireland will continue to strongly support Ukraine on its path to EU membership.

“Ireland will stand by Ukraine no matter how long it takes. The EU will stand by Ukraine no matter how long it takes. To do anything less would be to accept the triumph of a tyrant over modern European democracy.

“Stay strong to our friends in Ukraine.

“Slava Ukraine!”

Currently sitting Taoiseach campaign trail ahead General Election in Ireland on 29 NovemberHe went to Kiev in September and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Harris made a new statement together with Tanaiste Micheal Martin on the day of her visit to Ukraine. 36 million Euro package Supporting Ukraine and its neighbors.

In Ukraine today to see first-hand the terrible impact of Russia’s brutal aggression and to see what a difference Ireland’s humanitarian aid is making.
I’m proud to be with the president @ZelenskyyUa. pic.twitter.com/rnnmYghLnm

— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) September 4, 2024

Meanwhile, in an update in October, Ireland’s Central Statistics Office (CSO) said 109,566 Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSN) issued to Temporary Protection (BoTP) Beneficiaries from Ukraine Between March 4, 2022 and September 29, 2024.

While 46% and 24% of those who came so far were women and men aged 20 and over, respectively, 30% were under 20 years of age. To date, 62% of people aged 18 and over, 62% of men and 48% of women were married or living together.

On 1 October 2024, there were 10,274 people enrolled in further education and training courses; of these, 6,636 were enrolled in further education English language courses.

As of September 29, 2024, 46,668 arrivals participated in an employment support event organized by Intreo Public Employment Services. Of these, 56% (or 26,167 people) stated that English language proficiency poses a challenge in obtaining employment.

Of the 46,668 people who attended an Intreo event, 21,109 had recorded their previous occupation; The largest group at 31% (or 6,605 people) was Professionals. Of the 30,507 people with the highest level of education recorded, 60% achieved a qualification at NFQ level 7 or higher.

There were 109,566 Temporary Protection Beneficiaries from Ukraine in Ireland as of 29 September 2024https://t.co/4CkQcM8AsM#CSOIreland #Ireland #Population #Population Estimates #Migration #Ukrainian #UkrainianCrisis pic.twitter.com/IqrAJ2e4nP

— Central Statistics Office Ireland (@CSOIreland) October 23, 2024