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Yesterday afternoon.

Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6.

Gardai at the scene during the removal of a lorry which crashed through the gates to the grounds of the Russian Embassy.

Via Irish Times:

The driver of the truck, Co Leitrim businessman Desmond Wisley, was arrested for criminal damage following the incident on Orwell Road in south Dublin. There were no injuries.

“I just done this to create a safe corridor for the Russian ambassador to leave Ireland,” he said. “I want the ambassador and his colleagues to leave this country, leave this free country. It’s about time we stood up.”

“I’ve done my bit, lads. It’s about time the rest of Ireland done their bit,” he said as he was led away by gardaí.

Mr Wisley is part of a family-run ecclesiastical supplies business, supplying products to churches including wine, bread, altar cloths, banners, candles and vestments.

In an initial statement, a Russian embassy spokeswoman said: “The incident took place in the presence of Garda officers, who stood idle.

“The embassy is in contact with the Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland, demanding that the Irish authorities take comprehensive measures to ensure the safety of its staff and their family members.”

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Yesterday: It’s Just been Revoked

Meanwhile…

Um.


Stop that.

This afternoon.

National College of Ireland, Dublin.

To mark International Women’s Day, financial giant Amundi announced a partnership with the National College of Ireland (NCI), to support women into Finance through a three-year scholarship and mentoring programme.

Everyone’s cross today.

Cross.

Suit yourselves.

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This afternoon.

Destinations for Ukrainians fleeing the conflict as of March 6, via the United Nations High Commission For Refugees (UNHCR).

Meanwhile..

 

Taoiseach Micheal Martin

…via RTÉ News:

The Taoiseach has said about 1,800 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland so far – 486 of whom arrived yesterday.

Speaking to Newstalk, Micheál Martin said about two thirds of arrivals have connections with families in Ireland, but that number is decreasing.

He described the scenes at the Ukraine border as “horrific” and said the numbers queuing to cross the border represents the worst displacement of people since World War II.

“So this is a major humanitarian crisis on the continent of Europe, and the response to that will have to be outside of the norm,” he said.

“It can’t be business as usual in terms of how one responds to that and Government will be giving this consideration tomorrow morning at its Cabinet meeting.”

1,800 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Ireland, says Taoiseach (RTE)

Meanwhile…

This afternoon.

Belarus.

Via BBC

As a third round of talks between Russia and Ukraine begins, the Ukrainian negotiator Mykhailo Podolyak urges Russia to halt attacks on civilians.

In a tweet, he says: “In a few minutes, we will start talking to representatives of a country that seriously believes large-scale violence against civilians is an argument. Prove that this is not the case.”

Ukrainian negotiator urges halt to attack on civilians (BBC)

Tonight.

Earlier…

Tonight.

Earlier….

This afternoon.

Holy crow.

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Earlier….

This afternoon.

Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6.

Pro-Ukraine protestors attempt to block cars leaving the Russian Embassy.

Name those jammers, anyone?

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The Athgarvan Grain Mill, Blackrath, County Kildare

This morning.

Further to a call by Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, for farmers to grow more grain due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine…

…via Irish Examiner:

the Irish Farmers’ Association said in a statement that there has “been no discussion with farmers” regarding reports that they may be required to grow crops in 2022.

“We are in very challenging times and farmers will certainly play our part in any national or European effort,” said IFA President Tim Cullinan.

“However, it is far from certain that asking all farmers to plant crops is the best use of the resources that are likely to be available to us.”

To the pitchforks!

Farmers asked to grow grain due to potential shortages from war in Ukraine (Irish Examiner)

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