Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Notwithstanding the concerns expressed by a number of colleagues about the comments from my leader regarding those who have been supportive of Russia's position in Ukraine, the Ukrainian people have on several occasions voted to be part of the European Union. They voted for EU association agreements in overwhelming numbers. It is clear that the democratic wish of the Ukrainian people is to be part of the European Union. The comments from Fianna Fáil Members should be understood in that context. I do not ask the Minister of State to espouse Fianna Fáil's position but will he confirm that the position he and most other people are taking is based on a recognition of the democratic wishes of the people of Ukraine?

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