Figures have been released by the CSO up to the 4th of February.

Leitrim had the highest amount of Ukrainian pupils enrolled with 420 in schools locally.

Those who host Ukrainians can receive the Accommodation Recognition Payment, a tax-free payment of €800 per month.

Sandy Sheerin formed 'Red Shed', an animal welfare organisation focusing on rescue and education.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident at a former convent in Lanesboro at around 9 o'clock last night.

Stricter rules for newly-arriving Ukrainian refugees are expected to come into force in late January or early February.

At an Oireachtas meeting, Senator Eugene Murphy outlined the staffing crisis at Keadue National School.

The scheme was introduced to support businesses with increases in their electricity or natural gas costs arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.