Ukraine's President hass given a damning assessment of the United Nations - claiming it's being discredited by Russia and 'isn't functioning' as it should.
He says "the UN Security Council exists, and security in the world does not."
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's latest late-night address called for greater sanctions on Moscow - something we're expecting later.
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Russian airstrikes are continuing to hit the Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
British intelligence services suggests the remaining 160-thousand residents are without light, heat or water.
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The Central Bank has significantly scaled back its predictions for Ireland's economy, due to the Ukraine war.
It says the domestic economy will grow by 4.8% this year - compared to a prediction of over 7% in January.
The bank says the war has reduced household incomes, and led to higher costs for businesses.
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TDs and Senators from Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will debate opposing motions on the carbon tax this evening.
The Fine Gael Parliamentary Party members will be asked to pass a motion calling for a delay to next month's increase until the war in Ukraine's over.
While the Fianna Fáil PP will be asked to reaffirm support for the carbon tax increases as a way of ringfencing funding for climate projects.
