Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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126. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the most recent European Council meeting. [12183/22]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I attended a special meeting of the European Council on 24 February, the day the current Russian invasion of Ukraine began.

The European Council demanded that Russia immediately cease its military actions, unconditionally withdraw forces and military equipment from the entire territory of Ukraine and fully respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence within its internationally recognised borders.

We said that Russia was grossly violating international law and the principles of the UN Charter and undermining European and global security and stability.

In response to the Russian invasion the EU has adopted the most stringent ever set of sanctions. In addition, it is making a significant contribution to addressing the humanitarian crisis it has caused, including on refugees.