Edward Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister and wish him the best of luck in his new role. I first brought this proposal to the finance committee a few weeks back. To me, it is a glaringly obvious thing to do. It should have been done years ago. Russia clearly should not be part of the FED scheme. What we are proposing here aligns with EU policy and sanctions. I give my full support to the Minister's proposal. I welcome the extension of the FED to the Philippines and Türkiye. Perhaps we should consider other countries in South America or elsewhere so that people could avail of this measure in next year's finance Bill.

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