Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2026
197. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the specific matters discussed between representatives of the Government and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, or representatives of the Government of Ukraine, concerning the proposed drone deal during the President's recent visit to Ireland; the proposals made to Ireland; the technologies, capabilities or programmes discussed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53274/26]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, I attended a meeting between the Taoiseach and the Ukrainian President in Dublin Castle during the opening ceremony of the EU Presidency on 1st July 2026. The meeting covered a broad range of topics of mutual interest to both countries, including a brief high-level discussion on potential opportunities for cooperation in the area of drone technology. Specific details of the Ukrainian proposal were not discussed during this meeting.
