In pictures: Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s first official visit to Ireland
Occasion marked by an address to both houses of Oireachtas and courtesy call to President Catherine Connolly
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy at Government Buildings for a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Tuesday. Photograph: Alan Betson
Zelenskiy’s time in Dublin was the first official state visit by a Ukrainian president to Ireland.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his wife Olena Zelenska arrive at Dublin Airport for his visit to Ireland. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Martin greets Zelenskiy as he arrives at Dublin Airport on Monday night. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Final preparations to the red carpet which was rolled out ahead of Zelenskiy's arrival at Áras an Uachtaráin. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Zelenskiy arrives at Áras an Uachtaráin. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Zelenskiy and his wife Olena Zelenska (left) are welcomed by President Catherine Connolly as they arrive at Áras an Uachtaráin. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Zelenskiy, accompanied by his wife and the President, signs the visitor book at Áras an Uachtaráin. Photograph: Alan Betson
Zelenskiy's entry into the book. Photograph: Alan Betson
Zelenskiy inspects a guard of honour at the Government Buildings in Dublin. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Zelenskiy with the Taoiseach at Government Buildings. Photograph: Alan Betson
Zelenskiy makes his way to address a joint sitting of the Oireachtas with Leas Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann Senator Maria Byrne, Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann Senator Mark Daly, Leas Cheann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann John McGuinness TD and Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann, Verona Murphy TD. Photograph: Maxwells
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy in the Dáil Chamber during his address. Photograph: Maxwells
Zelenskiy speaking during the joint sitting. Photograph: Maxwells
Zelenskiy is congratulated by members of Oireachtas after his speech. Photograph: Maxwells