Energy crisis and Ukraine to dominate as Taoiseach arrives for Brussels summit

EU countries likely to agree on joint purchase of gas so that storage facilities can be filled for next winter

Micheál Martin will also face questioning over domestic issues while in Brussels. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will join EU leaders in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit in which discussions will continue on the energy crisis and the war in Ukraine.

Following proposals brought forward by the European Commission, EU countries are likely to agree on the joint purchase of gas so that storage facilities can be filled for next winter.