The number of Ukrainians issued PPS numbers since 2022 [Video]

Almost 110,000 Ukrainians have been given PPS numbers since March of 2022 new figures show.

According to the Central Statistics Office 109,566 numbers were issued between 04 March 2022 and 29 September 2024.

The figures show women and men aged 20 years and over, made up 46% and 24% respectively of arrivals to date, while 30% were people aged under 20 years.

Of all arrivals to date aged 18 years and over, 62% of males and 48% of females were married or cohabiting.

At the start of October this year there were 10,274 arrivals enrolled in further education and training courses.

The majority, 6,636, were enrolled in further education English language courses.

More than half of Ukrainians who attended Intreo Public Employment Services said their lack of English was a major challenge in securing employment.

Of the 46,668 arrivals that attended an Intreo event, 21,109 had recorded previous occupations, with Professionals being the largest group at 31% (or 6,605 people). 

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