Sharon Keogan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The ambassador is very welcome to Ireland. I wish Sweden well on its EU Presidency this year.

The first issue I wish to raise relates to the Swedish Embassy. Sweden closed its embassy in Ireland in 2010. What are its plans in respect of reopening its embassy here?

The second issue I wish to raise is similar to that raised earlier by Senator Chambers in respect of the migration issue. I refer to the domestic challenges Sweden faces as a nation in that regard. I understand it has struggled with the integration of migrants into society, as well as violent crime. How are those two issues shaping the political debate domestically? What domestic proposals does Sweden have to deal with those worrying issues? If they affect Sweden, they affect Ireland.