Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 March 2022
116. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department will provide practical assistance to Ukrainian citizens who are physically trying to travel to Ireland to live with family members here due to the current hostilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12146/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am pleased that my colleague the Minister for Justice announced on 25 February the lifting of visa requirements for Ukrainian nationals travelling to Ireland. This is effective immediately, and Ukrainian nationals who are considering leaving Ukraine to travel to Ireland can do so without a visa, if they judge it safe to travel.
My Department provides updated travel advice at www.dfa.ie/travel for Ukraine, as well as for neighbouring countries that people may be planning to travel to, or through. Ireland is continuing to co-ordinate with our EU partners and others on issues relating to exit routes from Ukraine. However, given the current situation on the ground in Ukraine, the capacity of my Department to provide direct consular or other related assistance in the period ahead is very limited.
