The Irish government has announced a €36 million aid package to help meet the immediate humanitarian needs of Ukraine as well as boost the country's economy recovery and reconstruction.
The package, unveiled during the visit to Ukraine by Irish Premier Simon Harris and Irish Foreign Minister, who is touring areas damaged since the Russian invasion of 2022 and is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"Ireland’s assistance in 2024 prioritises prevention and response to sexual and gender-based violence, support for maternity services and rebuilding of homes for people forced to flee conflict and now living in collective centers," said Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin, who's accompanying Harris.
The funding brings Ireland’s total financial assistance to over €380 million since February 2022, the government said.
