Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 January 2026
4. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the response she and the EU proposes to take in the event of the US taking military action to exert control over Greenland. [2767/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government has been closely monitoring developments regarding Greenland amid the public commentary on the island's future in recent weeks. I issued statements setting out the Government's position on 23 December and on 9 January and I will continue to remain seized of the matter.
The Government has made clear that the future of Greenland is a matter to be determined by Denmark and by the Greenlandic people in line with well-established democratic principles and international law. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of States are fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter and Ireland the EU stand firmly behind them.
Ireland fully supports the approach of our close EU partner Denmark to resolve the matter diplomatically. I note recent indications from the U.S. administration of openness to dialogue with Denmark and Greenland representatives and that this could happen as early as this week. This is a development which we welcome.
I assure the Deputy that we will continue to monitor the situation as it develops and that we will remain in close contact with Denmark and with EU partners.
