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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Response to the Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: Engagement with Ambassador of Slovakia (23 Mar 2022) See 3 other results from this debate

...hubs that have been established in Poland, Romania and, now, Slovakia. We have two hubs, one of which was opened just yesterday. It is for the humanitarian route not only to Slovakia but also to Ukraine. Ukraine is still living and a big part of it is still free. Our consulate general in Ukraine left Kyiv but is still working in the eastern part of the country. It is not only our...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ukraine War (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has led to the unprecedented mobilisation of EU efforts to provide both civil and military assistance to Ukraine to defend itself in line with Article 51 of the UN Charter. While Ireland's policy of military neutrality is characterised by non-membership of military alliances and non-participation in common or mutual defence...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Court of Human Rights Judgments (16 May 2013)

Eamon Gilmore: I assume the Deputy is referring to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) judgement on 30 April 2013 that the former Prime Minister of Ukraine, Ms. Yulia Tymoshenko, had been unlawfully detained. The statement also encouraged the Ukrainian authorities to work closely with the European Parliament’s monitoring mission to Ukraine headed by former president of the European Parliament...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Ukraine: Discussion (5 Dec 2023)

H.E. Ms Larysa Gerasko: I thank the Chair and the committee for the opportunity to be here to brief the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence on the latest developments and situation in Ukraine, including the ongoing war and our visible challenges for the future. Before turning to my remarks, on behalf of the people of Ukraine, I extend words of appreciation for the support from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Provision of Education Supports for Ukrainian Students (1 Jun 2022)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am conscious many adults who have come from Ukraine have academic or professional qualifications. It may be the case people have come from Ukraine who have the academic qualifications to be teachers in Ireland. It is obviously a different education system. The courses are different but these Ukrainians may have qualifications in maths, physics or chemistry. I am also aware the EU...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (16 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: ...Keaveney Cecilia € 5,001.37 Macedonia OSCE LTO O'Callaghan Sean € 5,949.48 Macedonia OSCE STO Durnin John € 2,720.29 Macedonia OSCE STO Byrne Eric € 2,720.29 Macedonia OSCE STO Brocklesby Gabrielle € 2,720.29 Macedonia OSCE STO Coakley John Paul € 2,720.29 Macedonia OSCE STO O'Keeffe Almha € 2,720.29 Macedonia OSCE STO Schorderet...

Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Motion (22 Feb 2023)

Leo Varadkar: I move: That Dáil Éireann: — strongly condemns without reservation the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation which commenced on 24th February, 2022; — expresses its unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders; — firmly believes that the actions of the Russian...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: For those fleeing Russian aggression in Ukraine, they may be entitled to register for Temporary Protection (TP). In accordance with the Council Implementing Decision (EU 2022/382), Temporary Protection in Ireland applies to the following groups of people who have had to flee Ukraine due to the invasion by Russia:Ukrainian nationals who were residing in Ukraine before 24 February...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ukraine War (8 Feb 2023)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117 and 122 together. Welcoming and providing humanitarian supports to refugees from Ukraine has been a key priority for Government. A range of supports have been put in place for those arriving in Ireland. Budget 2023 made provision for up to €2 billion in voted non-core expenditure to continue this response. In Budget 2023 initial Ukraine related...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (22 Nov 2022)

Simon Coveney: Since the further invasion of Ukraine in February, Ireland has been steadfast in its support for the Government and people of Ukraine, and is committed to continuing to provide vital protection and support. The latest figures show that some 64,000 Ukrainians have registered in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive to date. Ireland has been providing support to Ukraine both...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (28 Feb 2023)

Leo Varadkar: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh. 1 go 10, go huile, le chéile. I attended a special meeting of the European Council in Brussels on 9 and 10 February. The agenda covered Ukraine, the economy and migration. We also touched on relations between Kosovo and Serbia, as well as the tragic earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy,...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 Nov 2022)

Micheál Martin: ...countries - Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo - and five of the six eastern partnership countries, namely, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Ukraine. No invitation was extended to Belarus in light of its ongoing facilitation of Russia's aggression. The meeting achieved its primary aim of bringing together leaders from across the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (19 Feb 2014)

Eamon Gilmore: I am on record expressing concern over the ongoing detention of the former Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yulia Tymoshenko and refer the Deputy to my statement to the Dáil of 2 October last. I have raised the matter in bilateral meetings with the then Prime Minister of Ukraine, Mykola Azarov and Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara. The judgment of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (30 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...in the pursuit of accountability for Russia’s illegal and unjustified war of aggression. Ireland supports initiatives to bring to account perpetrators of international crimes committed in Ukraine in the context of Russia’s aggression. As the first permanent international court with the power to prosecute international crimes, the International Criminal Court (ICC), along...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Missions (25 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, which was established by decision of the Permanent Council of the OSCE on 21 March 2014, is composed of international staff from OSCE participating States and unarmed, civilian monitors, supported in their work by local staff from Ukraine. As of 12 October 2016, there were 693 international monitors in Ukraine, of whom 10 are Irish. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (15 Nov 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...consistently demonstrated their steadfast support for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. I am not aware of any evidence to suggest that EU officials have attempted to pressure Ukraine into premature negotiations or to exchange sovereign Ukrainian territory in exchange for peace. Indeed, President Zelenskyy himself has publicly refuted these claims. The European...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ukrainian War (10 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: A high-level group has been established in my Department to monitor and respond as appropriate to the crisis in Ukraine. The group is informed by close contact with other Government Departments, agencies and key transport stakeholders and seeks to ensure a coordinated response to the evolving situation.  As part of this process, contingency plans in the Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (5 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: The EU Temporary Protection Directive has been activated in response to the Ukraine crisis. Ireland participates in this measure, which has been given legal effect under Section 60 of the International Protection Act 2015. Those eligible for Temporary Protection (granted initially for one year on a renewable basis) will have immediate access to the labour market, social welfare,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (31 Jan 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland has been providing support to Ukraine both bilaterally and through the EU budget. That support has been directed at addressing the humanitarian consequences of Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine as well as supporting the Government and business sector in Ukraine.  In terms of humanitarian assistance Ireland was among the first to respond to the crisis in...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (25 Mar 2014) See 12 other results from this debate

Enda Kenny: Deputy Higgins should bear in mind that the people of Ukraine wanted to join with Western countries for the development of their economy. Mr. Yanukovych decided he should do deals with Russia over their heads and the people rebelled. Mr. Yanukovych left and his party in government changed its view. Therefore this is not meddling by the EU but the invitation of the Ukrainian people and the...