This is a page dedicated to outlining and providing information to various supports for Ukrainians in Tipperary.
As we get more relevant, useful information we will continue to update this page.
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General
Education
Accommodation
Driving & Licences
Emergency Services
Family
Government of Ireland FAQ
Medical Care
Pledge Accommodation
Social Welfare and Work
Ukrainian Embassy Contact details
Volunteer
General |
| The European Union (EU) has put in place a Temporary Protection Directive to allow Ukrainian citizens and others fleeing Ukraine to move through the EU as EU citizens. If you are a Ukrainian citizen or if you are fleeing Ukraine, the Irish Government will help you when you arrive in Ireland. You can find information below on the supports and services available while you are in Ireland |
| https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/bc537-irelands-response-to-the-situation... |
| Ireland's response to the situation in Ukraine - links to faq documents in Ukrainian regarding Supports for children with disabilities to access early childhood care and education; A Parent's Guide To Childcare In Ireland; Introductory Information on Sexual Assault Services |
| https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/7f71f-faqs-for-ukrainian-nationals/ |
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Education |
| Do you or your children need access to education. TUSLA is the Child and Family Agency responsible for improving wellbeing and outcomes for children. Tusla Education Support Service (TESS) is working with the Department of Education to support families arriving from the Ukraine in accessing education and language support |
| https://www.tusla.ie/tess/get-in-touch/#EWO |
| Further Education & Training Resources for Ukrainians Audults in Ireland, offering a wide range of lifelong learning options for those over 16 – leaflets in Ukrainian |
| https://library.etbi.ie/realt/factsheet |
| NARIC's searchable Foreign Qualifications Database with over 1500 qualifications from more than 150 countries allows you to download a comparability statement that compares your academic qualification to an Irish qualification of a similar major award type and level on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), where possible |
| https://www.qqi.ie/what-we-do/the-qualifications-system/national-academi... |
| New beginner English course for Ukrainian speakers is now available online from Libraries Ireland. The course has over 100+ hours of content and 187 basic vocabulary lessons covering everything from doctor's visits to grocery shopping |
| https://www.librariesireland.ie/elibrary/online-languages |
| Folens language support booklet to support Teachers with Ukrainian children in the Primary and Post-Primary classroom for facilitating better communication and we are offering these two versions for free to be downloaded and printed-off from this link: https://www.folens.ie/ukrainian-booklets |
| Selection of children’s digital books in Ukrainian and with/without English translation available with LOTE Online for Kids. Access with your library card. Remember, it’s free to join the library! Link https://www.tipperarylibraries.ie/lote-online-for-kids/ |
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Accommodation |
| If you are looking for accommodation the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) is responsible for the provision of accommodation and related services to people in the International Protection process |
| https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/32a25-accommodation-services/ |
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Driving & Licences |
| What you need to know about driving in Ireland; Frequently Asked Questions |
| https://www.rsa.ie/services/alerts/advice-for-ukrainian-drivers |
| Ukrainian Driving Licences in Ireland |
| https://www.rsa.ie/docs/default-source/road-safety/ukrainian-drivers/faq... https://www.rsa.ie/docs/default-source/road-safety/ukrainian-drivers/faq... |
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Emergency Services |
| How to contact emergency services in Ireland |
| https://www.gov.ie/en/service/89da6-how-to-contact-emergency-services-in... |
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Family |
| Supporting Children and Parents brings together new and existing resources that children and parents may find helpful. It provides a starting point to access high-quality, trusted information and support in an easy to navigate format. To get started, click the Ukraine box. Supporting Children and Parents is continuously updated as new resources become available. |
| https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/ea6cd-supporting-children-and-parents/ |
| Information for Ukrainian families on Family Support services in Co. Tipperary is available in English and Ukrainian on the link |
| https://www.tipperarychildrenandyoungpeoplesservices.ie/articles/poslugi... |
| TUSLA Child and Family Agency – Tipperary Contacts |
| https://www.tipperarychildrenandyoungpeoplesservices.ie/sites/default/fi... |
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Government of Ireland FAQ |
| For More information go to |
| https://www.irishimmigration.ie/faqs-for-ukraine-nationals-and-residents |
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Medical Care |
| HSE Social Inclusion multi-lingual video messaging - My Health, My Language. HSE National Social Inclusion Office and Translate Ireland have developed a series of videos entitled “My health, my language” for migrants and international protection applicants to give them information on healthcare in Ireland. The health topics include: 1. What is a GP? 2. How do I access healthcare? 3. Medical card 4. Dental, eye, hearing 5. Contraception 6. Early pregnancy 7. Late pregnancy – prepare for birth 8. Looking after a new born baby 9. Mother’s health after giving birth 10. Breastfeeding 11. COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy |
| Landing page English https://www.hse.ie/myhealthmylanguage Landing page Irish https://www.hse.ie/myhealthmylanguageirish Ukrainian - https://www.hse.ie/ukrainianvideos Russian - https://www.hse.ie/russian |
| Vaccination - Dedicated webpage to support vaccination of people coming from Ukraine, Resources include posters and translated information on immunisation programmes in Ireland |
| https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/hcpinfo/ukraine/ |
| Vaccination – Video explaining the vaccination programme in Ireland supported by Dr Oksana Kozdoba a Paediatrician originally from Ukraine. |
| https://youtu.be/lJuvjuam3Q8 |
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Pledge Accommodation |
| Can you help, register with the Red Cross and pledge a room or vacant property that could be used by a Ukrainian refugee |
| https://registerofpledges.redcross.ie/#/ |
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Social Welfare and Work |
| If you are a Ukrainian citizen or if you are fleeing Ukraine the Government of Ireland will provide support and services to assist you to establish yourself in Ireland.Do you need income support. To access income supports you will need Personal Public Services Number (PPSN). Your PPSN is a unique reference number that helps you get social welfare benefits and public services in Ireland. All adults and children will need their own PPSN. More information on income support can obtained from the Department of Social Welfare |
| https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/abf3e-social-welfare-supports-for-ukra... |
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Ukrainian Embassy Contact details |
| Ukrainian Embassy Ukrainian |
| Embassy of Ukraine: 16 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. D04 NY31 Phone 00353 (0) 1 668 5189 |
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Volunteer |
| Can you help register as a volunteer with the Tipperary Volunteer Centre |
| https://tipperaryvolunteercentre.ie/ |
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