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Mr Martin said that Government departments are currently working through the logistics of taking significant numbers of Ukrainians into the country. He said this will involve the leasing of hotels and said the public may also have a role to play

Micheal Martin said a ‘people of Ireland response’ would be required.

'I don't know whether it can be done immediately'

Micheal Martin said that he would support accelerating the country’s bid to join the union.

The 23-year-old scored the winning penalty as Jurgen Klopp's side defeated Chelsea 11-10 on penalties

"What does it say about Mr Martin’s leadership when a man who has been a Fianna Fail TD for 40 years is threatening to leave the party and run as an independent?"

Simon Coveney also suggested Ireland would be open to harsher measures against Russia than those already agreed by the EU.

EU leaders agreed a fresh set of sanctions against Russia following an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday.

He said that Ireland would fully support sanctions imposed by the EU’s 27 prime ministers and presidents