Leprechaun Legion: Irelandβs Military Support For Ukraine
10 August 2023 at 17:11
By Stijn Mitzer and Joost Oliemans
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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ireland has shown its commitment by providing β¬190 million in support to Ukraine. Of this total, β¬68.5 million has been dedicated to providing humanitarian aid, while an additional β¬122 million has been allocated for "non-lethal military assistance" under the framework of the European Peace Facility (EPF). [1] Remarkably, the Irish Government's efforts to address the fallout from the conflict extend to a substantial allocation of β¬2 billion for aiding refugees who have fled Ukraine this year, with plans to elevate this commitment to β¬2.5 billion through the Budget of 2024. It's worth noting that although Ireland's contributions are commendable for a non-NATO member state, they are comparatively modest when juxtaposed with the support provided by other non-NATO members like Japan, New Zealand, Israel and Australia. [2] [3] [4]The
following list attempts to keep track of military aid
given to Ukraine by the Government of Ireland during the Russian
invasion of
Ukraine. The entries below are sorted by category. Private and corporate
donations are not included in this list. This list will be updated as
further support is declared.
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Military Gear
200 Bulletproof Vests [March 2022]
Miscellaneous Items
5000 Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MREs) [March 2022]
Financial Aid
β¬122 million To Purchase Non-Lethal Military Equipment Through NATO [Since February 2022]
Medical Aid
Rehabilitation Of 5 Wounded Ukrainian Soldiers In Ireland [June 2022]
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Training
The Deployment Of 30 Defence Forces Soldiers To Train Ukrainian In Explosive Ordnance DisposalΒ [From May 2023 onwards]
[2] Aid From Asia: Japanβs Military Support To Ukraine https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/09/aid-from-asia-japans-military-support.html
[3] Haka For Humanity: New Zealandβs Military Aid to Ukraine https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2023/08/haka-for-humanity-new-zealands-military.html
[4] Arms From Down Under: Australiaβs Aid To Ukraine https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/07/arms-from-down-under-australias-aid-to.html
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