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Ukrainian president to address Oireachtas next month
The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has accepted an invitation to address the Oireachtas next month on April 6.
It comes as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues despite sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, has accepted an invitation from the Ceann Comhairle to address both Houses of the Oireachtas on the 6th April at 10am. #seeforyourself #Ukraine @ZelenskyyUa pic.twitter.com/KzSBC4MSHe
— Houses of the Oireachtas – Tithe an Oireachtais (@OireachtasNews) March 23, 2022
Mr Zelensky received a standing ovation after addressing the UK House of Commons earlier this month. He has also addressed the US Congress.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is set to attend a meeting of the European Council in Brussels today (Thursday March 24) which is to discuss Russian military aggression against Ukraine, security and defence, energy, economic issues, Covid-19 and external relations.
Ireland has so far accepted more than 10,000 refugees - mostly women and children - fleeing the violence.
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