Eric Byrne (Dublin South Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Yes. It is incredible to think it has been 40 years in the making, which is why we are debating the issue at this committee. Famagusta is almost like a city in mothballs. It is a phenomenal sight and this is happening in the European region.

I wish Ambassador Stavrinos every success with the review. I am looking forward with bated breath to what will happen on 31 March to see how the review is being analysed. I hope we can progress to the second stage of the process. There are approximately 840,000 Greek Cypriots and the ambassador spoke about the influx of settlers from Turkey. How many Turkish residents are there on Cyprus? I wish the discussions every success. There are many comparisons between Ireland and Cyprus. If the committee can do anything to assist, we will be happy to use our diplomatic corps and political power to progress it.