Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has defended Ireland's neutrality after 25 of the 27 EU member states look set to agree a joint-procurement of ammunition for Ukraine.
Michael McNamara TD addressed the Taoiseach in the Dáil this Wednesday, stating that a leaked discussion paper reported in the Manchester Guardian showed that the EU was close to a "landmark agreement to procure arms."
He said: "In the first instance, this will be done through the European Peace Fund, this has been increased from €3.5 billion to €5.5 billion, with an additional €1 billion being proposed for the purchase of 155mm artillery rounds."
