The Ukrainian ambassador doesn’t believe changes to supports for refugees arriving from her country indicate a fall off in Government support.
The reduced supports for Ukrainian refugees came into effect today.
Larysa Gerasko is in Kerry for a number of engagements.
Yesterday she met Kerry ETB (Education and Training Board) and last night she attended a showing of the documentary film, 'How Ireland Welcomed Ukrainians', a joint project of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and NEWKD (North East and West Kerry Development). The film was shown in The Rose Hotel, Tralee.
These included a visit to Kerry Library in Moyderwell, Tralee where there is now a selection of books in the Ukrainian language.
Today she has been meeting with representatives of Munster Technological University.
Ambassador Gerasko believes the Irish government’s support for Ukraine remains firm.
Pope Francis has called for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
This was Ambassador Gerasko’s response.
