Seán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The atrocities being committed by Russian forces are becoming more visible as each day of the war passes. What has been revealed in Bucha and around Kyiv, following the retreat of Russian troops, is totally shocking. It is clear that innocent civilians were targeted. Their bodies strewn across the streets are there for all to see. Rape, sexual violence, torture and summary executions are commonplace.

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President Zelenskyy has described the situation as genocide. These are war crimes. Human Rights Watch has said as much. All necessary investigations must be carried out to bring this case before the International Criminal Court. In light of the most recent revelations of Russian atrocities, a fifth package of sanctions from the EU has just been announced. I understand there will be a complete ban on the import of coal from Russia but that additional sanctions are still under consideration, according to the President of the European Commission, with particular reference to Russian oil. Is the Taoiseach satisfied with the fifth round of sanctions just announced? Does he think we can go further? What other sanctions would Ireland contemplate in the context of the EU in the coming days and weeks?

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