Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

Another issue Senator McDowell touched on was the important issue of Cyprus. There is a concern within the Union and a regret that a united Cyprus is not coming in. It was clear from yesterday's contribution that there is an expectation on the Turkish Government's part in this regard. The Irish Government has always made it clear, as have all parties in this and the other House, that we are anxious that the people of Cyprus see unity. He mentioned also the issue of embassies. We are represented in seven of the ten countries. We will have representation in the others, but not full embassy status yet as economic issues are intruding. I depend on the goodwill of the Minister for Foreign Affairs to assist me in the other three member states.

Question put and agreed to.