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How you can assist displaced Ukrainian Nationals arriving to the Ballyogan Temporary Rest Centre

Update November 2022:

dlr County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Volunteer Centre are partnering on a Christmas donation appeal for Ukrainians living in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. We have received a list of very specific items that would be greatly appreciated at this time, see below:

All accepted items:

Christmas Cards:  
We will be accepting Christmas cards written from adults to give to adults or from children to give to children (handmade would be lovely). Cards will be given separately from donated items. Please leave envelopes unsealed.

Bikes & Scooters for kids and teens:
In new or like new condition

Arts & Crafts (new or unused materials only please)
Materials for children of all ages including:
Colouring Books  
Drawing Pads  
Crayons  
Markers  
Misc drawing materials, like pencil cases, erasers, and pencil sharpeners

Personal hygiene items (new only):
Shampoo  
Deodorant (mens & womens)
Soap  
Toothbrushes  
Toothpaste  
Small tissues packs  
Bodywash  
Hairbrushs/Combs  
Women's Pads  
Women's Tampons  
Men's Shaving Cream  
Men's Razors 

Clothing (new or unused only)
Scarfs (for children, men & women)
Hats (for children, men & women)
Gloves (for children, men & women)
Raincoats (for men - all sizes needed)

Food (new only please)  
Chocolate Selection Boxes for Christmas

Drop off your contribution to our temporary donation hub at Ballyogan Parish Hall, Ballyogan Court, Dublin 18 during one of our donation drop-off times:

  • Friday 9th December 11am to 2pm
  • Saturday 10th December 12pm to 4pm

Items must be new, unused, unopened and in-date. Bikes & Scooters may be used but should be in excellent condition.

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March 2022

The Department of Children Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has issued the following information for displaced Ukrainian nationals.

This information is also available in Ukrainian and Russian here.

Ця інформація також доступна українською та російською мовами тут.

Эта информация также доступна на украинском и русском языках здесь.

Some useful contacts:

FAQS

For general information, please see the Irish Immigration website here.

As a Ukrainian arriving in Ireland you have 90 days before you need to regularise your status. Ireland is an EU country and is working with the EU to activate the EU Temporary Protection Directive, an emergency provision designed to respond quickly and humanely to the mass displacement of Ukrainian people.

Once this is finalised, the details will be made available on the Irish Immigration website. In the meantime, if you require it, displaced nationals arriving from Ukraine can be given accommodation by IPAS. You are also free to source your own private accommodation.

If arriving in the airport, please make yourself known to Immigration who will then bring you to the Border Management Unit. The Border Management Unit will liaise on your behalf with IPAS, who in turn will arrange accommodation and transport for you.

If you have arrived in Ireland, please contact the IPAS Helpdesk at ipasinbox@equality.gov.ie and someone will assist you.

Please find all information on accommodation pledges at the Irish Red Cross register of pledges here or call 01 642 4600.

Any employer is free to accommodate their employees privately once the accommodation is of an approved standard. The employee will, however need to obtain a PPS number. For more information, please see answer to question below regarding PPS numbers.

The Tusla Education Support Service can assist you to find a school for your child/children.

Click here to see the contact details for different regions.

Where there is NGO support available on site, contact them with any medical requirements. In the absence of an NGO, please ask the Centre management team for assistance.

If you require immediate access to medical care or medication, or any questions on your entitlements, services, or how to access HSE health or social services in your area, you canvisit the HSE website here or call 01 240 8787.

Anyone being temporarily accommodated with friends or family may request access to IPAS accommodation.

You can contact IPAS here.

Please enquire with the Irish Central Bank for banking queries.

Please find all information on assisting Ukrainians at the Irish Red Cross register of pledges here or call 01 642 4600.

Please send your name and contact details to IPAS by email and they will contact you if we require your assistance.

There is no longer any quarantine requirement for new arrivals to any IPAS accommodation.

Under the Temporary Protection Directive, displaced Ukrainians have the right to work and to receive social welfare payments in Ireland. You need a PPS number to do so, which can be organised for you once you arrive in Ireland.

Mpore details on social welfare are available from the Department of Social Protection here.

Under the Temporary Protection Directive, displaced Ukrainians have the right to work and to receive social welfare payments in Ireland. You need a PPS number to do so, which can be organised for you once you arrive in Ireland.

Mpore details on social welfare are available from the Department of Social Protection here.

When travelling to an EU country or Northern Ireland, your pet needs:

  • a microchip
  • a valid rabies vaccination
  • an animal health certificate, or a valid pet passport that is accepted in the country you’re travelling to
  • tapeworm treatment for dogs if you’re travelling directly to Finland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Norway or Malta.

These requirements also apply to assistance dogs.

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