Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said EU sanctions on Russia will hit Ireland economically on energy, food and commodities. Speaking at the private Fianna Fàil parliamentary party meeting, Mr Martin said the war in Ukraine will slow growth at an EU level and with our trading partners. Mr Martin said Ireland is engaging at EU level for flexibility on the energy directive. As a country, Mr Martin said we have a fundamental objective to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels. Mr Martin told the meeting that the Irish people want the Government to continue with a strong humanitarian approach in our collective response to Ukraine.

Source: Irish Examiner March 30, 2022 23:10 UTC