Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 January 2026
277. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions she will take to raise the ongoing intervention in Venezuela by the United States at EU Council level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1672/26]
View answer278. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding any bi-lateral meetings she has held with her EU counterparts in relation to the ongoing intervention in Venezuela by the United States at EU Council level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1673/26]
View answer279. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding any ongoing efforts to come to a united EU position in relation to the ongoing intervention in Venezuela by the United States at EU Council level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1674/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 277 to 279, inclusive, together.
Immediately following the U.S. action in Venezuela, Ireland joined 25 other EU Member States in endorsing the statement issued by the High Representative calling for the principles of international law and the UN Charter to be upheld, under all circumstances.
Together with the EU, Ireland has been consistent in our position that the only resolution to the crisis in Venezuela is through a restoration of democracy by means of peaceful and inclusive dialogue, respecting the will of the Venezuelan people.
On January 7, I met with my EU counterparts in Paris at the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine, where I discussed Venezuela with my colleagues. It important that the EU can reach a united and impactful response in what is a moment of international uncertainty. The EU and its Member States will continue to prioritise discussions on the situation as it evolves.
The EU Ambassadors discussed Venezuela on two occasions last week. In addition to confirming our commitments, Ireland’s Ambassador underlined that we would be supportive of any constructive role the EU may have the opportunity to take in facilitating a future transition process and to contribute to the EU’s humanitarian response.
Ireland will continue to support the people of Venezuela and Venezuelan refugees through the Venezuela Humanitarian Fund and UNHCR Regional Migrant and Refugee Plan for Venezuela.
At present the situation in Venezuela remains uncertain. My Department will continue to work in close coordination with our EU partners in monitoring developments and in our response.
