Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The ambassador may well have an opportunity to come back in before we complete our business. I thank her for her contribution and for the manner in which she dealt with questions. I am conscious of time and of the fact that our guest, Ambassador Miculet, has been waiting patiently and listening attentively to our deliberations. We are keen in this committee, as Deputy Brady referenced earlier on his visit to Moldova, to ensure the situation in Moldova is high on our agenda and in our discussions here as well as in the wider Parliament. I am delighted, therefore, that the ambassador is here, and we are keen she would update us on the situation in Moldova and on how the war in Ukraine is impacting her country and people. She is welcome and I thank her taking the time to be with us. I also welcome Mr. Igor Moldovan, who is the councillor at the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova. I invite the ambassador to make her opening remarks, following which I will invite contributions from members. I will commence with Senator Wilson, who I know has been trying to get in.