Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is proposed that up to €20 million be provided to the two UDCG coalitions as outlined, both of which Ireland has joined and at which is represented by the Department of Defence. It is proposed €80 million will be allocated to procurement partnerships with other EU member states. As I said, examples of relevant non-lethal supports could include non-lethal elements of air defence such as radar systems and anti-drone jamming devices.

The reason I mention those specific things is that these are the request of the Ukrainian Government. They are what the Ukrainians need to stop the bombs falling on cities like Kyiv and on forces on the front line. These bombs are being dropped not just on military targets but also on civilian facilities, particularly, as I mentioned, energy infrastructure, hospitals, schools, playgrounds and everything else in between. It is horrific. As regards being able to access this equipment as quickly as possible, speed is a priority. The vast majority of procurement will take place with local partners in Ukraine, who are able not only to turn it around quickly but to deliver it to the places where it is needed as soon as possible.

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