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Tánaiste announces €23 million in additional support for Ukraine and Moldova
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Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin, has announced a further €23 million in humanitarian and institutional support for Ukraine and Moldova.
Today’s announcement brings to over €210 million Ireland’s support for the Ukrainian people since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
The Tánaiste said:
"Ireland has been unequivocal and steadfast in our support for the people of Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion. This additional package of €23 million will provide much-needed humanitarian support and assistance to people suffering the impacts of this unjust war.
"Ireland has provided over €210 million in support to Ukraine since the outset of the war. Our support for Ukraine is unwavering. Ireland will continue to stand with the people of Ukraine for as long as necessary."
The Tánaiste made the announcement while attending the UN General Assembly in New York.
The €210 million provided by Ireland since February 2022 includes peace and humanitarian support, in addition to €122 million in non-lethal military assistance via the European Peace Facility.
The €23 million announced today will include funding to trusted partners such as UNHCR, UNFPA, the World Health Organisation, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the World Bank, the OECD, Irish NGOs and President Zelenskyy’s “Grain from Ukraine” initiative.
The €23 million will be allocated as follows: