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

Simon Coveney: I have agreed to take this question on transfer from the Department of Defence as the budget lines through which we are providing support to Ukraine are managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs. 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...

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

Simon Coveney: Ireland has consistently made clear its support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Along with our EU partners, we have consistently called on Russia to de-escalate the tensions caused by its protracted military build-up. The build-up of Russian troops near its border with Ukraine is a significant cause for concern to us. It is the fundamental and inalienable right of a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (24 Mar 2022)

Colm Brophy: Ireland has provided considerable diplomatic support for Ukraine. Ireland’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders is unwavering. Since Russia’s further large-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ireland has stated clearly that this is a blatant violation of the UN Charter and a breach of international law for which...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (5 Dec 2023)

Joe O'Brien: The charity fundraising campaign called ‘Ireland for Ukraine’ was established by a coalition of media outlets including RTÉ, Virgin Media Television, TG4, Sky and many others, as a collective effort to raise funds to support the humanitarian response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Community Foundation for Ireland is the charity partner for the fundraising appeal...

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

Simon Coveney: Ukraine features regularly on the OSCE agenda. I understand the Deputy to be referring to the recent meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on 13 January, the first under the Polish Chair-in-Office. Working to find a peaceful resolution of the conflict in and around Ukraine is a priority of the Polish Chair and will remain high on the OSCE agenda. Ireland participated in the Permanent...

Government Response to Situation in Ukraine: Statements (30 Mar 2022) See 1 other result from this debate

Simon Coveney: ...does not mean that we move away from our traditional stance of non-alignment militarily but it certainly means that we need to be aware of threats and respond to them. These are dark times for Ukraine. We have welcomed and will continue to welcome thousands of Ukrainians fleeing war. Ireland has been enriched by our Ukrainian community and it is right that we have offered the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (26 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: Over 5 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s further, large-##scale invasion began on 24 February. With our partners in the international community, Ireland is resolute in our solidarity and support for Ukraine.  Ireland has welcomed over 25,000 people fleeing the war in Ukraine to date.  Ireland, along with other EU Member States, activated the Temporary...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (25 Jan 2024)

Seán Fleming: Ireland has been steadfast in our support for the people and Government of Ukraine. We will continue to work closely with our EU partners to ensure Ukraine gets the support it needs to continue to defend itself against Russian aggression, and to address the humanitarian consequences. The European Council in December had a comprehensive discussion on the EU’s response to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (13 Dec 2016)

Joe McHugh: ...Republic of Macedonia OSCE STO Aisling Schorderet* 1982 Guinea Bissau EU STO Diarmuid Cunniffe 642 Egypt EU STO Michael Boyle 649 Malawi EU LTO Aidan O’Shea 155 Malawi EU STO Michael Kavanagh 657 Malawi EU STO Ellen McCabe 657 Ukraine OSCE LTO Michael Verling 15136 Ukraine OSCE STO David Denny 3785 Ukraine OSCE STO Finbar O’Sullivan 3785 Ukraine OSCE STO Frank...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (19 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: ...a subsequent application if they feel that they are eligible under one of the qualifying criteria. Temporary Protection in Ireland applies to the following groups of people who have had to flee Ukraine due to the invasion by Russia: a. Ukrainian nationals who were residing in Ukraine before 24 February 2022; b. Nationals of a third country (other than Ukraine) or a stateless person who...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (5 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: I refer the Deputy to the answer by the Minister for Finance to Question 14365/22 on 22 March 2022, on the subject of IMF debt cancellation for Ukraine, which is a matter within the remit of the Department of Finance. As the Minister for Finance stated in that response, the IFI community has reacted quickly to provide vital financial support for Ukraine. On 9 March, the Executive Board...

Challenges Facing the European Union: Statements (7 May 2015)

John Halligan: I propose to concentrate on the critical situation in the Ukraine, which we all know could have dire consequences for all of Europe. Like every other Deputy, I abhor the Russian aggression in the Ukraine. However, there is a danger that the West will overlook the ongoing widespread corruption in the Ukraine, which does not appear to have abated since President Yanukovych was removed from...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ukraine War (22 Mar 2022)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 752 and 753 together. As the Deputy is aware, the EU Temporary Protection Directive (2001/55/EC) has been activated for the first time 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...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (16 Dec 2021)

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. The potential effect of the build-up on the security situation in the non-government controlled territories of Donetsk and Luhansk, which border...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (8 Mar 2022)

Colm Brophy: I am extremely concerned by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked attack is causing immense suffering for the people of Ukraine. Russia’s war is illegal and immoral, and Ireland’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is unwavering. Ireland will do all it can to support the humanitarian response both in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (25 Jan 2018)

Simon Coveney: The EU continues to foster good 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. The EU has ratified Association Agreements with Georgia and Ukraine which aim to promote political association and economic...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (21 Feb 2024)

Leo Varadkar: He is pretty good at double standards. The situation in Ukraine is different from that in Palestine. The attack on Ukraine was totally unprovoked. Ukraine is a democracy, not a dictatorship or a theocracy. It is also a European country, in our neighbourhood, and a country that had applied to join the European Union. Indeed, one of the reasons Russia attacked Ukraine was that it wanted...

Written Answers — Foreign Relations: Foreign Relations (11 Oct 2005) See 1 other result from this answer

Dermot Ahern: A new chapter opened in bilateral relations between Ireland and Ukraine after the momentous democratic change which culminated in the inauguration of Viktor Yushchenko as President last January. I am pleased to say that contacts at political level have been stepped up very considerably. The Minister of State, Deputy Lenihan, represented Ireland at the inauguration of President Yushcenko. In...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (8 Mar 2022)

Micheál Martin: I thank the Deputy for raising this suggestion. We have considered this in Government and I agree with the Deputy. As a result of the appalling situation and war in Ukraine, we have evolved our tone and theme of St. Patrick’s Day next week from an overt focus on Ireland to a broader focus on the fact Ireland is an active, engaged and fully committed member of the international...