Ireland has approved an additional €100 million in non-lethal military aid to Ukraine, Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris confirmed, according to RTE News.

The government of Ireland also emphasized that the U.S. decision to halt military assistance to Ukraine is “a very, very serious development.”

Prime Minister Michael Martin called this step “a serious setback” and urged continued cooperation among allies.

Alongside the aid package, the Irish Cabinet approved a bill allowing the deployment of Irish peacekeeping forces abroad without requiring UN approval.

Sending peacekeepers to Ukraine

In late February, Ireland signaled its readiness to send troops to Ukraine as part of a future peacekeeping mission.

Prime Minister Martin stated this following a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ireland also supports accelerating Ukraine’s membership in the EU, as this would not only offer security guarantees but also unlock significant economic opportunities.

Separately, the leaders of the countries talked about Ireland’s participation in the demining coalition and EU training missions.

Assistance from Ireland

At the end of February, the government of Ireland announced the transfer of Giraffe Mark IV radar stations to Ukraine.

Ireland originally purchased seven of these radar stations in 2008, and at least three are expected to be sent to Ukraine.

The transfer of radar stations aligns with Ireland’s policy of providing non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine.