Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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151. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent discussions with the Prime Minister of Ukraine. [22898/22]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I met Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in Shannon on 20 April.

Prime Minister Shmyhal gave me a first-hand account of events on the ground in Ukraine, of the appalling killings in Bucha in particular, and the continuing attacks on civilians and on towns.

The Prime Minister outlined some clear objectives, around financial assistance to enable the Ukrainian Government to keep essential services going while reiterating the determination of the Ukrainian Government to protect their people and to resist the ongoing aggression by Russian forces.

I assured him of Ireland’s strong proactive support for Ukraine’s application to join the European Union.

We also discussed a sixth round of sanctions to create further pressure on Russia and to create a strengthened deterrent against the continuation of this war.

I assured the Prime Minister of Ireland’s strong support for Ukraine, including providing supports for those who have arrived in Ireland having had to flee their homes in Ukraine.