Ukrainian Ambassador welcomed to Fianna Fáil party meeting

Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East, James O’Connor welcomed Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland, Larysa Gerasko, to a meeting of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party in Leinster House on Wednesday evening.

Speaking to TheAvondhu in advance of the meeting, Deputy O’Connor commented, “It is an honour to have Ambassador Gerasko attend the parliamentary party meeting this evening in Leinster House. At this incredibly difficult time for her country, it is so important that we listen to what is needed by the people of Ukraine, and what Europe and Ireland can do to help and support them as they continue to hold out against the Russian invasion of their country.

“This will be an important opportunity for the Ambassador to highlight the situation with Fianna Fáil members of Government and Taoiseach Micheál Martin.”

The Cork East TD added, “This week, the ALDE Party Bureau, of which Fianna Fáil is a member, adopted a proposal to grant temporary affiliate status to Sluha Narodu or ‘Servant of the People’ – the party founded by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week. It shows a commitment to the people of Ukraine and their future and place in Europe.”