Taoiseach 'not surprised' drones were used in attempt to disrupt Zelenskyy's Irish visit

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan says drones spotted near Zelenskyy’s flight path were part of coordinated threats to EU and Ukrainian interests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at Dublin Airport for his visit to Ireland. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

The Taoiseach has said it is “not a surprise” that drones were used in an attempt to disrupt the visit of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, highlighting a growing pattern of similar incidents across Europe.

Speaking on Monday, Micheál Martin said: “In many ways, it’s not a surprise because a pattern has been emerging for quite some time.