Shay Brennan (Dublin Rathdown, Fianna Fail)

Ukraine applied for EU membership in February 2022 and was granted candidate status not long after that. Since then, significant progress has been made, with the screening progress reportedly completed in September 2025.

Will the Taoiseach provide an update on the current status of Ukraine's accession talks, progress made on any required reforms - if that information is available - and the key milestones that remain? Precisely how is Ireland supporting Ukraine's accelerated integration into the Union, especially in light of ongoing political challenges from some member states? Will the Taoiseach outline Ireland's diplomatic efforts to help build consensus among EU partners for Ukraine's full and timely accession?

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