EU is united on sanctions imposed on Russia — Byrne

European Affairs minister Thomas Byrne suggested on Friday that Ireland would have supported removing Russia from the Swift network, an international financial system

A demonstration was held outside Leinster House in Dublin to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The European Affairs minister has insisted there is EU unity over the latest package of sanctions set to hit Russia.

Thomas Byrne suggested on Friday that Ireland would have supported removing Russia from the Swift network, an international financial system.