Taoiseach: We will have to re-examine our neutrality as 'the world has changed'

Taoiseach Micheal Martin: 'I believe Putin ultimately does not believe in democracy, has a real antipathy towards democracy and doesn't want democracy in Ukraine.'

Ireland will have to re-examine its position as a neutral country in the wake of Russia's attack on Ukraine, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheál Martin said the crisis would require a whole-of-Government humanitarian response which would be "challenging" as it "cannot be business as usual" and this should be prioritised right now.