Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Cathaoirleach is correct. I know this has been an area of significant interest for him. We have 18,000 young people from Ukraine currently in the system. It is a great boost to them to be able to say that, from 2025, the Ukrainian language will be on the system, but as a non-curricular subject. Second, on the recruiting of teachers from Ukraine, a number of teachers have registered with the Teaching Council. I cannot give the Cathaoirleach the specific figure but can come back to him about it. They are already working in our schools and have proved to be a significant advantage and addition to our schools. More and more will come forward.