Cathal Berry (Kildare South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On a connected but different point, I agree with the €9.5 million being handed over for non-lethal equipment as per the programme for Government and we should honour that commitment, but has there been any consideration of or any final decision made regarding the provision of non-lethal equipment such as helmets, body armour, communications equipment and medical equipment from Defence Forces stockpiles? Rather than just providing money, can we directly provide non-lethal equipment to the Ukrainians, who are in desperate need at the moment? Has any final decision been made on - I will not say lethal equipment - protective and defensive anti-armour weapons?

I am hearing that money was handed back to the central Exchequer last year. I am looking for confirmation on that. I am hearing the figure may be approximately €29 million.