As the number of Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland continues to rise, arrangements have been made to welcome those people who have completed the final leg of their gruelling journey.
A new processing facility at Dublin Airport for people seeking refuge has been described as the "first port of call" for Ukrainians arriving to Ireland and a translator is also available to help with their applications.
By Thursday, the number of Ukrainians that had arrived in Ireland stood at 3,468 and that the number is expected to grow in the coming days.
Here are some of the things they need to know:
ARRIVAL
When people arrive at Dublin Airport, they should present to an Immigration Officer (Passport Control).
Once identified as a potential beneficiary of the Temporary Protection Directive, people will be brought to a reception area within the Airport, which includes designated spaces for children and adults and quiet spaces.
ACCOMMODATION
Those requiring accommodation will be referred to the International Protection Accommodation Service of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, who will also have staff onsite at the airport.
The Government said if accommodation is not required immediately, it can be requested later on.
PERMISSION LETTER
A permission letter from the Department of Justice confirming Temporary Protection under the EU Directive will be issued.
It gives legal permission to reside in Ireland for a period of one year which may be extended for further periods after that.
The Department of Justice is working to put in place "practical arrangements" to provide letters to people who arrived in Ireland prior to 9 March (when permission letters started to issue at Dublin Airport).
Once a permission letter is issued, people from Ukraine are entitled to seek employment or self-employment and vocational training education activities in Ireland.
SOCIAL WELFARE
The Department of Social Protection has a number of measures in place to ensure that there is no delay in providing people with PPS numbers and financial support such as Supplementary Welfare Allowance and Child Benefit.
There is a team of officials based at the reception facility at Dublin Airport to help people who have arrived from Ukraine with their welfare entitlements.
PERSONAL PUBLIC SERVICES NUMBER
To access public services, a Personal Public Services Number (PPSN) is required. Adults and children need their own PPSN.
A PPSN can be obtained at an Intreo Centre or Branch Office. People are asked not to apply online as special arrangements have been made.
A form of identification such as a Ukrainian National Identity Card, Ukrainian Passport or another form of identification will be needed to get a PPSN.
It will enable the department to provide a weekly social welfare payment.
The department will also pay Child Benefit to parents or guardians for each child aged under 16 years.
HEALTH
Public healthcare services including a family doctor or nurse, community care (for example: vaccinations, physiotherapy, dental services) and hospital or emergency care will be available.
People will be entitled to apply for a medical card to access primary care services for themselves and their children from a family doctor without charge.
The Government said there will be services available for children's health, disabilities, maternity and older people.
There are also services for psychological stress and mental health issues, including PTSD.
Healthcare services for people with urgent medical needs will be provided through the public hospital system.
Those arriving have been asked to identify those needs to health authorities prior to or upon arrival in Ireland.
EDUCATION
Access to the Early Childhood Care and Education programme which provides two years of free pre-school to children will be available.
The Tusla Education Support Service will assist in finding a school for children.
