The United Nations wants to see 'co-ordination' with Moscow continue.

It's reported heavy fighting continues at the steel plant.

Crude oil would be phased out within six months, and refined products by the end of the year.

It would see farmers eligible for a payment of €100 per hectare for all silage cut up to a maximum of 10 hectares

McAree Enginnering warned the war "has had an immediate impact on the cost of steel".

Minister Simon Coveney says an "urgent verification of facts " is needed.

Coal imports into the EU from Russia are currently worth €8 billion per year.

Deputy Carthy says Ireland's military neutrality does not mean the country is impartial to events in Ukraine