Taoiseach seeks a 'people of Ireland response' to Ukraine

Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaking to the media at Trinity College Dublin this afternoon. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

The Taoiseach has called on members of the general public to do whatever they can to assist Ukrainians who arrive here as the scale of the crisis will require a "people of Ireland response".

Micheál Martin has suggested that people may be asked to open their doors to Ukrainian families while doctors and nurses will be urged to volunteer to treat those who have been wounded in the conflict.