The Taoiseach responded to the Ukrainian President Zelensky, who addressed the Dail on Wednesday morning by thanking him for his honest and heartfelt speech.
Martin appeared to speak for every single person in Ireland by saying that “we are with Ukraine”.
Martin said: “Russia will have to live with the shame of what they have done in Ukraine for generations. Those responsible will be held to account.
“We are with Ukraine and I am certain that, in the end, Ukraine will prevail.
“We are a militarily neutral country. However, we are not politically neutral in the face of war crimes. Quite the opposite.
“Our position is informed by the principles that drive our foreign policy – support for international human rights, for humanitarian law and for a rules-based international order. We are not neutral when Russia disregards all of these principles. We are with Ukraine.
“As well as financial support, through a collaborative effort we are in the process of delivering medical equipment including ambulances, ultrasound machines, mobile x-ray machines, ventilators and incubators,” he said.
“Ireland has contributed our full share to the European Peace Facility’s €1bn assist package to Ukraine,” he added.
‘Life will win over death, light will win over darkness’. Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD quotes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, before telling him ‘We stand with Ukraine. Slava Ukraini.’ | https://t.co/G4chBE3BI9 pic.twitter.com/Ccwwna66XF
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) April 6, 2022
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