Eugene Murphy (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Senator Seery Kearney for that little bit of positive news at the end. Before I hand over to the Minister, I will say that I feel privileged to have been asked to chair part of this debate. I have listened intently to everybody, starting with Senator Ward, who must be commended, and Senator Mullen, although I was down in my office at the time. I listened to Senators Ardagh and Higgins and all of the other speakers speak with such passion and sincerity. If the Belarusian people ever want a little bit of an uplift, the Irish people can give it to them. I know everyone who spoke was absolutely sincere. We are making a statement on behalf of all of the Irish people. People in every part of the country are concerned about the appalling process that is occurring in Belarus. It is just shocking. Before I hand back to the Minister, I will compliment him on his strong views on this. I know he is doing everything in his power to ensure a better outcome. I now call on him to conclude. He has ten minutes.