Mary Lou McDonald
Question:80. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Taoiseach to report on his recent discussions with President Zelenskyy. [13727/25]
View answerTuesday, 8 April 2025
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On Thursday 27 February I met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Shannon Airport during a scheduled stopover on his way to Washington. We had a warm and substantial meeting. We discussed the most recent developments with regard to the situation in Ukraine.
I reiterated Ireland’s steadfast support for Ukraine and its people as they continue to defend themselves against Russia’s ongoing illegal and brutal aggression.
I reaffirmed Ireland’s readiness to offer practical humanitarian and financial support to Ukraine, both bilaterally and with our EU partners.
We discussed how, together with the EU, we can advance a just, sustainable and durable peace in Ukraine. This was a key focus of the discussions among EU leaders at both the Special meeting of the European Council on 6 March and the European Council meeting on 20/21 March .
I also took the opportunity to offer my support for the acceleration of Ukraine’s membership of the EU. This will be important part of broader security guarantees for Ukraine.
I also had an opportunity to meet President Zelenskyy with other leaders at the Conference in Paris on Peace and Security for Ukraine hosted by President Macron on 27 March.
Questions Nos. 81 and 82 resubmitted.