Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland Larysa Gerasko, will meet with recently arrived Ukrainian refugees today in County Clare, having been invited by Senator Martin Conway who is highlighting the professionalism of the Clare Local Authority response and the warm welcome of the Clare people.
A US-bound Aer Lingus flight was forced to turn around off the west coast and return to Shannon Airport this afternoon amid concerns that an emergency exit door might not have been securely locked.
Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara has urged Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to consider the establishment of a reception centre for refugees at Shannon Airport.