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Ireland's Military Neutrality Questioned Over €90 Billion Ukraine Loan

2/11/2026

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Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion said the €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine for 2026–2027 would undermine Ireland's neutrality, and Sinn Féin MEPs plan to vote against it.
Sinn Féin's finance spokesman Pearse Doherty criticised the government for prioritising military funding over public services during a cost-of-living crisis.
The Dáil approved the proposal despite Sinn Féin's opposition, emphasising Ireland's commitment to military neutrality while supporting Ukraine's self-defense.

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Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion said the €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine for 2026–2027 would undermine Ireland's neutrality, and Sinn Féin MEPs plan to vote against it.
Sinn Féin's finance spokesman Pearse Doherty criticised the government for prioritising military funding over public services during a cost-of-living crisis.
The Dáil approved the proposal despite Sinn Féin's opposition, emphasising Ireland's commitment to military neutrality while supporting Ukraine's self-defense.