The number of Ukrainian refugees living in Kerry has reduced between June and February.
That’s according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office, which shows over 9,500 Ukrainians living in the county at the start of February.
The figure is a drop from June last year, when 9,735 people fleeing the war were living in Kerry.
The report shows, in the three years since the Russian invasion began, over 112,000 (112,189) people have arrived in Ireland.
According to the CSO, as of February 2nd, 9,503 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Kerry.
This figure is based on the number of PPSN allocations either through the address of the post office where Department of Social Protection assistance was sought ; or, if available, the arrivals' residential address where an Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) is payable to the host of the residence.
The Kenmare Local Electoral Area is accommodating the highest number of Ukrainians in Ireland, with 2,716 in the area, a slight drop on the figure in June last year (2,844).
Tralee is housing the next highest amount, with 2,483 Ukrainians living in the area; while 2,470 refugees are residing in Killarney.
968 Ukrainians are being accommodated in the Listowel LEA, while a further 675 are living in the Corca Dhuibhne area.
Meanwhile, the Castleisland area was the only region in the county which saw an increase during the period.
The report shows 191 Ukrainian refugees are living in the area, up from 147 in June.
