Many Ukrainian refuges relocating to Ireland have professional skills though a majority find language a barrier to finding employment, according to a CSO analysis.

Of the arrivals from Ukraine who have attended Intreo events and volunteered information about previous work experience, one-third describe themselves as ‘Professionals’.

Since April, Intreo Public Employment Services (of the DSP) have been arranging employment support events for arrivals from Ukraine and those events have been attended by 13,514 arrivals.

Of the persons who attended Intreo events, two-thirds were noted with English language proficiency being a challenge in securing employment, though the same proportion have an NFQ level equivalent to 7 or higher in terms of education attainment.

The CSO has counted 9,645 people at Intreo events who have detailed their previous work experience.

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The break-down is Professionals 33%, Managers 18%, Service and sales workers 18%, Technicians and associate professionals 13%, Clerical support workers 5%, Elementary occupations 3%, Craft and related trades workers 4%, Plant and machine operators and assemblers 3%, Other professions 1%.

Employers who wish to inquire about providing work for Ukrainian refugees should contact their local Intreo office.

The latest data to 10 July 2022 show that 43,256 Personal Public Service Numbers (PPSNs) have been issued to individuals from Ukraine under the Temporary Protection Directive.

Women aged 20 and over account for 47% of arrivals to date, while individuals aged 0-19 (both male and female) account for 37%.

The highest percentage of those arriving (39% or 17,034 individuals) were categorised as 'One parent with children' under the broad relationship classification headings used.