Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Ceann Comhairle) | Oireachtas source

I welcome President Zelenskyy. I will be brief because, as Members understand, our distinguished guest's time is obviously limited and precious. Your Excellency, President Zelenskyy, Irish parliamentary colleagues, members of the diplomatic community, Ukrainian allies and friends joining us online this morning, we are here in the seat of Irish democracy to hear from a friend and ally, whose people, whose country and whose democratic institutions are under monstrous, bloody and vicious attack.

The Ceann Comhairle continued in Ukrainian as follows:

We welcome this opportunity to hear first-hand the current challenges facing your nation, President Zelenskyy, and I now invite you to address our parliamentary community and the Irish people.