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Taoiseach Micheal Martin also backed a call for the Dail to vote soon to formally censure Russian actions in Ukraine.

Germany made the decision to shelve the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline between them and Russia after Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine

On Monday, Mr Hogan indicated that he had not ruled out seeking compensation from the European Commission over his resignation in 2020.

The Irish leader told reporters after the press conference that he hoped that Europe was not heading towards war.

Micheal Martin will meet Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who has been in office since December.

It comes after the Irish government branded Russia’s recognition of two separatist Ukrainian regions as a “blatant violation” of Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Taoiseach Micheal Martin said Ireland would stand in solidarity with Ukraine

The Taoiseach was keen to interact with the two lovable canines who greeted him at the steps of Áras an Uachtaráin

You will no longer have to wear a mask in schools, shops, on public transport or at work

Mr O’Dea said he may run as an Independent Dail deputy, rather than support the party in another coalition government anchored by a confidence and supply deal. The politician criticised his party leader and Taoiseach Micheal Martin

The news comes as Mr Martin confirmed that the law on the wearing of face masks will be scrapped on February 28

Micheal Martin said he will work with his EU colleagues to respond to any threats from Russia, including any cyber security fears.