Initial submission on the reception and integration of Ukrainian children and young people arriving in Ireland

.Children’s Rights Alliance Initial Submission on the reception and integration of Ukrainian children and young people arriving in Ireland

In response to the unlawful invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the unfolding humanitarian tragedy, the Irish Government removed visa restrictions for Ukrainian refugees arriving to Ireland and committed to imposing no cap on numbers. Media reports suggest that as many as a third of refugees arriving are children and young people. The Children’s Rights Alliances is making an initial written submission to support the Government’s efforts to provide appropriate reception and integration supports to Ukrainian children and young people arriving in Ireland