The EU Temporary Protection Directive has now been activated in response to the Ukraine crisis. The Directive is an emergency provision designed to quickly and humanely respond to the mass displacement of Ukrainian people by Russian aggression.

Ireland participates in this measure, which has been given legal effect under Section 60 of the International Protection Act 2015.

Under the terms of the Directive, those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine will be eligible for temporary protection, initially for one year and on a renewable basis. The Directive will apply to those who arrived into the State from Ukraine since the conflict began on 24 February 2022.