Irish Government

A Temporary Protection Directive has been activated by the European Union (EU) to provide immediate protection in EU countries for people displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This includes Ireland and the Government of Ireland has said “Ireland is resolute in our solidarity and support for Ukraine and we are honouring our commitment to help people who have been displaced by this horrendous war”.

For further information on the supports available for people arriving from Ukraine, see:

· Ireland's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

· Реакція Ірландії на ситуацію в Україні

· Реакция Ирландии на ситуацию в Украине

Laois County Council

Information on Laois County Council’s supports is available on their Ukraine Support Information Page and their Library of Sanctuary Guide to Laois ( or Бібліотеека притулок Путівник по Laois)

Offaly County Council

Information on Offaly County Council’s supports is available on their Ukraine Community Response, Migrant Integration Forum Support and Ukrainian Supports at Offaly Libraries pages.