H.E. Mr. Vincent Gu?rend:

On the last point, I will see what happens in the coming days at the European Council. We believe, for the reasons I explained, that full membership is probably not the best answer to the problems Ukraine is sadly facing. Its legislation is very far from being able to comply with everything.

I have already responded to the points on Northern Ireland and the Good Friday Agreement. Regarding the resilience and recovery package for Poland, we have the full support of the Commission and for any restrictions that may be put on the payment of this fund to Poland as long as the situation with the judicial system remains unsatisfactory. On Ukraine again, it is good to see so much solidarity here in Ireland and in many other member states. In France we have close to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees and we are ready to host more if needed.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to the committee and the Chair for their interest. I stand with my colleagues and my capital willing and ready to share analysis and documents. I would also be more than happy if the committee were to visit its counterpart in the French Parliament, where we also have an EU affairs committee. The role of Parliament in the EU institution, and of national parliaments, is extremely important, as members well know. It was good to be here today. I remain open to all engagement. I am just next door in Merrion Square if any bilateral context is needed and to pursue the discussion.