Ireland is prepared to contribute peacekeepers to monitor a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, including along the ceasefire line, according to Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin.
Speaking to journalists ahead of an informal European Council meeting in Dublin, Martin said Ireland remained open to participating in ceasefire monitoring and peacekeeping operations.
"We have always said that we are open to participating in ceasefire monitoring and peacekeeping efforts," Martin said, clarifying that such involvement would not include enforcement or deterrence measures.
According to the Irish prime minister, once a ceasefire is established, Irish peacekeepers would be ready to help monitor compliance with the agreement, including along the ceasefire line.
He added that Ireland could also contribute to other civilian aspects of a peace settlement.
Martin stressed that the immediate priority must be ending the war and bringing the parties to the negotiating table.
"That is why the European perspective is important — understanding what peace will look like and what post-war Ukraine will look like in the context of the European Union, NATO and other organisations. There are many issues that need to be discussed," he said.
