Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the ambassador to the meeting and wish his country the very best during the forthcoming six months of its Presidency.

What impact has the instability in the European Union and world economies had on Lithuania? He referred to the autumn summit in Vilnius between the EU and its eastern partnership countries. How are relations between the EU and its eastern partnership countries? Obviously, there are concerns about relations with Russia in those countries which depend on Russia for oil and gas supplies. What opportunities exist for the EU to develop trade links with Russia?