Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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235. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the aid provided or agreed to be provided by the Defence Forces or the Government to Ukraine that is funded out of the funding allocated to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13472/22]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I have agreed to take this question on transfer from the Department of Defence as the budget lines through which we are providing support to Ukraine are managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Since the illegal, unprovoked and unjustified further invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces on 24 February, Ireland has stood in unwavering solidarity with the people and government of Ukraine.

Ireland has now committed €20 million in humanitarian aid to help mitigate the impact of the Russian further invasion of Ukraine on the lives of ordinary people. The initial €10 million funding announced by An Taoiseach two weeks ago will be allocated to support key humanitarian organisations on the ground, namely UN OCHA, UNHCR, ICRC and IFRC, as they provide life-saving assistance to the people of Ukraine. A further €10 million was announced by An Taoiseach on Monday 7 March. Ireland is also sending urgent medical supplies, including protective suits, blood bags, masks and disinfectants, in response to a request from Ukraine via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM).

In addition, on 27 February the EU agreed a package of €500 million in military assistance for Ukraine under the European Peace Facility (EPF). Some €450 million of this support will be allocated for lethal equipment, with €50 million for non-lethal equipment. In line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, Ireland will not be contributing to the funding of lethal equipment. We will pay our full share (approximately €11 million) and our funding will go only to non-lethal elements.

In the period ahead, Ireland will continue to engage with European Union, United Nations and other partners to provide assistance to Ukraine.

Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)
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236. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to two Irish medical students (details supplied) currently in the Sumy State University in Ukraine. [13703/22]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I am aware of the Irish citizens referred to who were studying in Sumy, Ukraine. My Department has been and remains in direct contact with the citizens concerned. The Deputy can also be assured that we are engaging with the Ukrainian Government and other partners on these and other consular cases.

I am glad that two Irish students based in Sumy have now exited Ukraine safely - and we remain in regular contact with others citizens who are planning departure from the country if circumstances allow.

As with all consular cases, it would not be appropriate to discuss the specific details of these cases.