Taoiseach chairs Ministerial Meeting on Ukraine
Foilsithe
An t-eolas is déanaí
Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
Foilsithe
An t-eolas is déanaí
Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
The Taoiseach chaired a Ministerial meeting on Ukraine this afternoon to discuss the latest situation regarding Ukraine, and potential implications for Ireland.
It was also attended by the Tánaiste, Minister Ryan, the Minister for Justice, the Minister for Finance, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth, the Minister for Education.
At the outset, Ministers reiterated their full solidarity with the people of Ukraine, condemned the brutal invasion, and called on Russia to withdraw immediately without further needless loss of life and devastation.
The meeting considered a wide range of issues arising from the invasion of Ukraine, including political and diplomatic engagement, economic and social impacts, and humanitarian assistance. Ministers recognised that the situation remains very volatile, with the outcomes and potential impacts very difficult to predict.
The Minister for Finance and the Minister for Justice briefed the meeting on the outcome of their meetings with EU colleagues earlier today.
Ministers agreed on a number of actions: