Social Protection Minister, Heather Humphreys, says there are a range of facilities being examined for accommodating refugees.

According to some sources, as many as 150 refugees are arriving in Dublin every day.

'The people of Ukraine are experiencing incredible loss and hardship right now'

7,285 Ukrainian pupils are enrolled in schools nationwide.

It could be years before Ukraine becomes a full member.

The sports equipment was successfully delivered to St Tiarnach's National School, Clones and St. Joseph's, Knockatallon, last week.

Brendan Smith says Fianna Fáil has taken a "very strong line" on Russian aggression, going back almost a decade and a half.

'We invite the international business community to follow this example by withdrawing completely from Russia and relocating their businesses in Ukraine'