Micheál Martin rejects idea Ireland should send arms to Ukraine

The Ukrainian government has said it needs advanced tanks to continue its defence against Russia’s invasion and war

Asked if Ireland should switch its support from non-lethal to include military equipment, Micheál Martin said that he did not believe that was possible for a number of reasons. Picture: Brian Lawless

Ireland does not have the military capacity to send arms to Ukraine, the Tánaiste has said.

Speaking in Brussels, Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin told reporters that while the country is not neutral on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Government cannot "set aside" the policy of military neutrality.