Ireland contributes additional €25m to Ukraine Energy Support Fund

Ireland has transferred an additional €25 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.

The latest €25 million brings Ireland's total contribution to €52 million.

"The fund is an effective and transparent tool for supporting Ukraine's energy sector. Equipment is purchased through it to carry out repairs, rebuild damaged facilities and expand generation capacity," Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

In October, the Ukraine Energy Support Fund received grants from Germany (€249.7 million), Malta (€50,000) and Hungarian company REKK (€3,000).

It was previously reported that Denmark will provide a €20 million emergency grant to support Ukraine's energy sector.

In late October, the Norwegian government announced the allocation of NOK 500 million (€48 million) for energy support to Ukraine ahead of winter.