The Chair has given the Senator great leeway.

The Chair is being very generous. I am just back from the Christmas break and wish to take the opportunity to say those things. Our embassies around the world are the best investment this country has made. Let us be honest about it - they are trade missions. That was what we changed in government. Instead of just being diplomatic missions, they are trade envoys around the world and open doors for companies in this country. I commend the Tánaiste for his actions but ask the Leader to ask him to reconsider the situation in reopening the embassy in the Islamic Republic of Iran.