Ukraine's EU bid can continue during war, Taoiseach says as Ireland begins European presidency

Taoiseach also says Ireland will push for an EU-wide age verification system and trade measures during its presidency

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy greets Taoiseach Micheál Martin ahead of a joint press conference at the Ukrainian Government Building in Kyiv. File picture: PA

Ukraine could, in theory, join the European Union while still at war, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said, as accession negotiations continue.

The comments come as Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on Wednesday for a six-month term, with a ceremony due to take place at Dublin Castle later in the day.