Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade

European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement: Discussion with Minister of State

3:20 pm

Photo of Pat BreenPat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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I wish to ask about the Eastern Partnership in terms of Europe's energy needs that are met by the countries in question, for example, Azerbaijan, the Caspian Sea gas line and Ukraine. Disputed areas are the source of conflict in the region and can affect the Eastern Partnership, particularly given the fact that Lithuania will take the Presidency over from us. The partnership theme comprises a part of Lithuania's upcoming six-month programme.