Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2026
250. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if sanctions have been implemented against any Irish citizen, company or entity as a result of their support for the Russian government since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9469/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraIreland implements EU and UN sanctions legislation. The targeted sanctions, also referred to as “restrictive measures”, adopted by the EU in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine are the most expansive and hard-hitting sanctions in EU history. Ireland has supported these measures. An unprecedented range of sectoral measures against Russia have been adopted, including measures targeting the financial, energy, technology, defence, media and transport sectors with a view to limiting Russia’s ability to wage its illegal war in Ukraine and access battlefield goods and technology. These measures are having an impact, making it harder for Russia to access battlefield goods and revenue.
Since the commencement of Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the criteria to list individuals and entities under the Ukraine Territorial Integrity Sanctions regime was broadened to cover persons and entities supporting and benefiting from the Government of the Russian Federation, as well as persons and entities providing a substantial source of revenue to it. Over 2,700 individuals and entities are now subject to EU restrictive measures under this regime.
Proposals for listing are considered by EU Member States, having regard to the applicable criteria for listing, a robust evidence base and the efficacy of the proposal. To date, no Irish citizen, company or entity has been listed under EU restrictive measures. EU sanctions regulations have direct effect in Irish law, meaning that they must be complied with in the same way as domestic Irish legislation.
