The Taoiseach has invited countries across the world to light up landmarks in the Ukrainian colours as well as green on St Patrick’s Day to show solidarity with Ukraine.
Micheál Martin has asked the Department of Foreign Affairs to reach out to diplomatic missions to request that we use St Patrick’s Day as a platform to show support to war-torn Ukraine.
It will be up to each individual mission on whether they incorporate the colour green to mark St Patrick’s Day along with the colour of the Ukrainian flag.
Mr Martin told the Dáil that Tourism Ireland has been re-examining the theme for St Patrick’s Day.
He said: “The global greening programme, in partnership with Tourism Ireland, has been an enormous success over the years.
“We’re re-examining that for St. Patrick’s Day in terms of how we can interweave this Ukrainian theme as well.
“We have considered it in Government.
“We have evolved our tone and theme of St. Patrick’s day next week, from an overt focus on Ireland to a broader focus on the fact that Ireland is an active, engaged and fully committed member of the international community that stands by democracy, the rule of law and human rights.
“We will use St. Patrick’s Day, the week basically, to highlight our solidarity with Ukraine and the values that Ukrainian people are standing for.”
