Dara Murphy (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I hope the ambassador has sufficient paper to record all the questions she has been asked. One of the factors that irritated Irish people was other European leaders and countries basking in the reflected successes of the Irish economy. To its great credit, improvements have begun in Greece. However, no more than in our case, it is a very difficult journey for the people. How is the Greek Presidency of the EU and international commentary on Greece being perceived by the people? Is such commentary perceived as being supportive or misplaced? The Greek people face a difficult journey. In the view of the ambassador how will Greece be interpreted by Europe during the very important six-month period of the European elections? There are many parts to the spectrum but Greece will be used in the arguments for and against European Union integration and membership. How is this being perceived on the ground?