Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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We have noted the European Parliament’s resolution on this case. We will be sending a copy of the committee’s resolution to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Russian ambassador and Mr. William Browder. I thank all members for their valuable contributions. There was never any jeopardy to the future of intercountry adoptions with Russia because of this matter. Arrangements between the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and the Russian authorities on future adoptions are solid and there was never a danger that the adoption agreement would be suspended. When it is signed, it will be solid. I also thank all those with whom I have been in contact on this case. The motion has been unanimously agreed to and we will note future developments.