Shay Brennan (Dublin Rathdown, Fianna Fail)
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192. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will reaffirm Ireland’s continued and unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15455/25]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Ireland's commitment to supporting Ukraine as it defends itself against ongoing Russian aggression remains steadfast. We have consistently reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s independence, and the fundamental principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity outlined in the UN Charter.

Ireland’s total committed support to Ukraine since the launch of the full-scale invasion is approximately €480 million. This includes €130 million in stabilisation and humanitarian supports, and commitments of approximately €250 million of non-lethal military assistance under the European Peace Facility and €100 million bilaterally in non-lethal military support to Ukraine.

In 2024, Ireland announced a significant package of supports for Ukraine and its neighbours to the value of €36 million. This funding is providing essential humanitarian assistance, and support to rehabilitation and early recovery efforts, while contributing to longer term stability and reconstruction efforts. Ireland will maintain steady support in 2025.

In recent weeks, I announced the allocation of €100 million to provide non-lethal military support to Ukraine. The support will be provided through partnerships with EU Member States already procuring from Ukraine and through the Ukraine Defence Contact Group Coalitions on De-mining and ICT. These mechanisms will ensure that Ireland’s support can reach Ukraine quickly, at a critical moment for the country. It is fully in line with the government’s position of providing non-lethal military support to Ukraine, and our support for Ukraine’s right to self-defence under the UN Charter.

In September 2024, Ireland signed a bilateral ‘Agreement on Support and Cooperation between Ukraine and Ireland.’ This 10-year agreement is an important political and practical declaration of Ireland’s commitment to supporting Ukraine in the coming years.

Ireland also remains a strong supporter of Ukraine’s EU perspective. We believe that EU accession is an important element of the longer term guarantee to Ukraine's security and prosperity.