Irish Leaders Urge Swift End to War Amid Mounting Global Energy Crisis

Dublin: Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris have warned that the world cannot afford several more weeks of ongoing conflict, amid growing economic and humanitarian pressures.

Their comments follow remarks by Donald Trump suggesting that the war could come to an end within two to three weeks. Responding to this timeline, both Irish leaders stressed that even such a duration would prolong global hardship, particularly in the context of rising fuel costs.

Micheál Martin stated that “two to three weeks is a long time” in the current climate, emphasising that the sooner the conflict ends, the quicker the path to stability. However, he cautioned that a full return to normality would still take considerable time. He also noted that bringing the war to an end is essential to stabilising fuel prices.

The conflict has now entered its 34th day, with Simon Harris highlighting the extensive damage inflicted on global energy infrastructure. He warned that the world cannot afford to wait a further three weeks for a de-escalation, given the scale of the ongoing crisis.

Describing the situation as the most severe energy crisis in modern history, Harris said the current challenges surpass previous global energy shocks. While a few weeks may appear short, he noted that the economic and humanitarian consequences remain deeply concerning.

Harris also addressed concerns about rising fuel prices, stating that claims of continued increases despite reductions in excise duty are inaccurate. He confirmed that the European Commission is preparing guidance and a toolkit of practical measures to support the public, expected to be released in the coming week.

Looking ahead, Harris said that decisions such as reintroducing remote working arrangements will depend on the duration of the conflict. He added that energy-saving measures, similar to those implemented during the Ukraine crisis—such as limiting lighting in public buildings—are also under consideration.

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