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

I thank Mr. Merezhko. That was strong and powerful. Due to the importance of events at the plenary session of our Dáil, which will commence at 4.10 p.m. with an address by the Taoiseach, I will somewhat curtail questions. I know Senator Craughwell is not a Member of the Dáil but these issues could have consequences for the Seanad as well, in the event of votes going a particular way. I will take one round of questions to Mr. Merezhko, the chair of the foreign affairs committee, and to H.E. Larysa Gerasko. I will commence with Deputy Cronin. I have received apologies from her on behalf of Deputy Carthy. I will then move to Deputy Berry and Senator Craughwell.