John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have two other brief questions. First, I ask the Minister about expanding our diplomatic footprint. As there had been plans to open the Irish Embassy in Tehran, is that still going ahead? Provision was made or it was indicated that would open next year. Given the serious issues going on in Iran, is it still the intention of the Minister to proceed with that?

On Ukraine, major challenges remain there, particularly given the Russian assault on critical infrastructure and energy production. I welcome our provision, along with other European countries, of 500 generators, which is the tip of the iceberg in respect of what is needed to address what will be a very difficult winter for many Ukrainians. Where did the funding come from for those generators? Was that additional funding or was it under the European peace facility? Is there provision to increase the number of generators provided? That will be a critical need for many Ukrainians over what will be a very difficult winter period.