Russia must be 'punished severely' but not at expense of EU, Taoiseach says

Micheál Martin said Ireland is in favour of significantly stronger sanctions, but said the measures already announced must also be fully implemented.

The Taoiseach has said the "widest and strongest" sanctions are required, however, measures cannot damage European countries more than Russia.

Speaking on his way into a crucial EU Summit in Brussels, Micheál Martin said Ireland is in favour of significantly stronger sanctions, but said the measures already announced must also be fully implemented.