'We need more': Ukrainian ambassador makes plea for extra de-mining equipment 

Larysa Gerasko told an Oireachtas committee that Russian missiles have destroyed 80% of Ukraine's electricity stations and that civilians have to make do with four to five hours of electricity per day. Picture: David Creedon

The Ukrainian ambassador has urged Ireland to supply more de-mining equipment to protect civilians from being killed or maimed as the scale of mine contamination in the country will take 10 years to clear, at a cost of €37bn.

Larysa Gerasko told an Oireachtas committee that Russian missiles have destroyed 80% of Ukraine's electricity stations and that civilians have to make do with four to five hours of electricity per day.