Official Engagements

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Ceisteanna (35, 36)

Alan Dillon

Ceist:

35. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent phone call with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. [2026/23]

Ivana Bacik

Ceist:

36. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his phone conversation with the Ukrainian President. [2118/23]

Freagraí scríofa

The Taoiseach

I spoke by phone with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday, 10 January.

President Zelenskyy extended New Year’s wishes to the people of Ireland and expressed his appreciation for the steadfast assistance and friendship shown by Ireland and the Irish people to Ukraine over the past year, and to the more than 70,000 Ukrainians who have received refuge and protection in Ireland.

I assured President Zelenskyy of Ireland’s continued solidarity. I also confirmed to him that Ireland will continue to stand with Ukraine, now and throughout its path towards EU membership.

We discussed Russia's despicable attacks on Ukraine’s civilian and energy infrastructure.

President Zelenskyy raised his ten-point Peace Formula and looked forward to Ireland and other international partners’ cooperation in implementing a peace plan when conditions allow.

President Zelenskyy also extended an invitation to me to visit Ukraine at a future opportunity.

Questions Nos. 37 to 41, inclusive, resubmitted.