Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 February 2026
82. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on her Department's recent engagements with the government of Ukraine in relation to the ongoing conflict, and efforts made to reach a ceasefire. [8762/26]
View answer89. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which Ireland is working to secure a just and lasting peace that guarantees Ukraine’s independence and sovereignty; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8339/26]
View answer116. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has had any engagement with her Ukrainian counterpart; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8292/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 82, 89 and 116 together.
Ireland’s support for Ukraine is unwavering and remains a key focus of my engagements with my EU counterparts, both bilaterally and in Brussels.
This war and the threat posed by Russia is not only an existential issue for Ukraine, but is a major challenge to the security of Europe. Support for Ukraine remains a top priority for the EU, and for Ireland.
Russia’s aggression features prominently every month at the Foreign Affairs Council. Meetings of the Council provide an important opportunity to coordinate with my EU counterparts on how we can enhance support for Ukraine to defend against and deter future Russian aggression.
I attended the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council on 29 January where Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Sybiha spoke about the situation in Ukraine and about the devastating impact of recent Russian attacks on the energy system there.
The Foreign Affairs Council also considered the latest political developments and the role to be played by the EU and its member states in any settlement proposals that may emerge.
I met bilaterally with Minister Sybiha during the visit of President Zelenskyy to Ireland in December 2025, where I reaffirmed Ireland’s commitment to support Ukraine for as long as it takes.
During President Zelenskyy’s visit, the Roadmap for Ireland-Ukraine cooperation until 2030 was adopted. This includes a wide range of measures to promote deeper cooperation between Ukraine and Ireland.
Ireland continues to participate in meetings of the Coalition of the Willing and was most recently represented by Minister McEntee at the 6 January meeting in Paris. The meeting focused on advancing preparations for robust and credible security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ireland has provided extensive political, humanitarian, non-lethal military and economic support to Ukraine since February 2022. In terms of direct financial support, Ireland has provided €173 million in humanitarian assistance and stabilisation supports to date.
In 2025, the Government provided €200 million in non-lethal military support to Ukraine. Much of this support is for non-lethal elements of air defence procured in partnership with Denmark and Lithuania. Ireland has also made contributions of €66 million to the European Peace Facility for non-lethal military support to Ukraine.
Ireland will continue to work with our EU and international partners towards a just, comprehensive and lasting peace on Ukraine’s terms, based on respect for the principles of the UN Charter and international law, and with justice and accountability at its heart.
