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Written Answers — International Trade: International Trade (15 Dec 2005) See 1 other result from this answer

Michael Ahern: Ukraine is one of Europe's largest countries, with GDP growth of 12.1% in 2004, and is currently one of Europe's fastest-growing economies. To date, it has been a largely untapped market for Irish exports. Significant export market potential exists in Ukraine in telecommunications and IT, construction materials and services, agricultural machinery, food-processing, health care,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (16 Nov 2017)

Simon Coveney: The EU continues to have positive relations with Ukraine and Georgia. Both countries are active participants in the EU’s Eastern Partnership Initiative which provides a framework for cooperation with the six countries of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus region. Both Georgia and Ukraine worked with the EU to develop concrete proposals for the period up to 2020, captured in the document...

Support for the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine: Motion (1 Mar 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: I wish to add my voice to condemning the illegal and outrageous invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Russia should immediately withdraw its forces and uphold international humanitarian and human rights law. I wish to outline for colleagues the actions that Ireland is taking to provide healthcare support to Ukraine at this time. I have asked my Department and the HSE to identify ways for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukrainian War (10 Mar 2022)

Simon Coveney: Since the illegal, unprovoked and unjustified further invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces on 24 February, Ireland has stood in unwavering solidarity with the people and government of Ukraine. Ireland’s response to the invasion has included multilateral engagement with European Union partners and at the United Nations, the development of sanctions against Ukraine, demonstrations...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Foreign Conflicts (15 Apr 2014)

Dinny McGinley: I welcome this opportunity to speak about Ukraine. Events in eastern Ukraine over recent days are a matter of grave concern. The actions of armed individuals in several cities there clearly represent a highly organised and co-ordinated attempt to destabilise the country and undermine the Government in Kiev. The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade issued a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (23 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: On 17 June the European Commission recommended, in a formal opinion, that Ukraine be granted candidate status, on the understanding that certain steps are taken. Ireland strongly supports the Commission's recommendation and the Taoiseach has stated that he will advocate for its endorsement by the European Council later this week. If endorsed by the European Council at its meeting of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

Micheál Martin: The ongoing destruction of Ukraine by Russia makes it difficult to assess the eventual cost of reconstruction. Most recent World Bank estimates have put the eventual reconstruction cost at US$486 billion, a figure which continues to rise. Ireland has provided both humanitarian and stabilisation support bilaterally to Ukraine, focused on early recovery efforts, while engaging at EU and...

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

Micheál Martin: EU unity in the face of Russia’s unprovoked, immoral and illegal aggression against Ukraine remains steadfast. I understand that Slovakia’s recently appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs, Juraj Blanár, has met with the Ambassador of Ukraine to Slovakia to reaffirm Slovakia’s solidarity with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. I also understand that the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (26 Apr 2022)

Colm Brophy: ...humanitarian tools, aligned with flexible funding models to deliver results.  It is this combined model which is being used to deliver Ireland’s response to those most affected by Russia’s war in Ukraine.  As part of the diplomatic response to the invasion, Ireland has been at the forefront of EU efforts and those across the UN system to respond to the Russian...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (26 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: Ireland is a strong and consistent supporter of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and has condemned Russian violations of Ukrainian sovereignty. The build-up of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine is a matter of great concern. It is important that dialogue be maintained, with the primary goal of de-escalating tensions in the region. In this regard, I welcome the intensive...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (27 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: Ireland is a strong and consistent supporter of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and has condemned Russian violations of Ukrainian sovereignty. The build-up of Russian troops on the border with Ukraine is a matter of great concern. It is important that dialogue be maintained, with the primary goal of de-escalating tensions in the region. In this regard, I welcome the intensive...

Human Rights Issues (22 May 2012) See 3 other results from this debate

Eamon Gilmore: I anticipate there will be political representation at Ireland's Euro 2012 group stage matches, all of which take place in Poland. As regards Ukraine, the European Union had made its concerns known to the authorities there about politically motivated trials and the conditions of detention of Ms. Tymoshenko. High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (28 Feb 2023)

Simon Harris: I can advise the Deputy that 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 2022; - Nationals of a third country (other than Ukraine) or a stateless person who would have benefited from international protection (for example: Refugee...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (27 Apr 2023)

Micheál Martin: Ireland has been supporting Ukraine and the Ukrainian people both bilaterally and through the EU budget since Russia’s full-scale invasion was launched on 24 February 2022. Ireland’s support has been directed at addressing the humanitarian consequences of the invasion, as well as supporting the Ukrainian government, public services and economy. We have also contributed to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (12 Jun 2014)

Joe Costello: ...€4,038.50 Tajikistan OSCE STO €4,038.50 Total Cost for 2013 €182,140.40 Election Observation Missions 2014 to date (June 2014) Country Organisation Role Cost Serbia OSCE LTO €5,001.46 Macedonia OSCE LTO €5,949.48 Macedonia OSCE STO €2,542.13 Macedonia OSCE STO €2,542.13 Macedonia OSCE STO €2,515.13 Macedonia OSCE STO...

Written Answers — Ukrainian Presidential Election: Ukrainian Presidential Election (8 Mar 2005) See 1 other result from this answer

Dermot Ahern: Viktor Yushchenko was inaugurated as President of Ukraine on 23 January following the rerun of the second round of presidential elections. On 4 February Ms Yulia Tymoshenko was appointed as Prime Minister and a new Government took office. I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our warm congratulations to the President and Prime Minister of Ukraine as well as the Government and to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: European Union (25 Jan 2024)

Micheál Martin: ..., provided that they meet the accession criteria. We recognise the value of enlargement as a transformative driver for stability and peace in candidate countries, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the clear need for continuing, ever-closer cooperation between the EU and our nearest neighbours. We believe that EU membership will be the ultimate security guarantee...

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

Micheál Martin: The response by the European Union to Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been unprecedented in its unity, firmness and determination. It has encompassed political, financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support for Ukraine. The EU has also imposed the most extensive package of sanctions in its history, in response to Russia's aggression, and in coordination with other like-minded...

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

Micheál Martin: While Ireland is militarily neutral, the Government has been clear that Ireland is not politically neutral in terms of our response to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine. Ireland believes in and is fully committed to the core principles enshrined in the UN Charter. These include the sovereign equality and territorial integrity of States. Ukraine has...