Welcome changes are happening in Hungary, and the EU's release of funds to Hungary is positive. We need to continue to show our solidarity with Hungary at this time of great change. In the same way, that is obviously related to the importance of showing our solidarity with Ukraine. I have two related questions. First, we need to spell out more clearly why we are continuing to support Ukraine, and why there is the risk that if Ukraine falls to Russia, there is a huge threat to peace in Europe, but there is also the economic threat that brings. We need to counter some of the false narratives that are currently being articulated as to why we are showing that solidarity. Second, and related to that, the negotiations will be happening around the multi-annual financial framework. A critical part of that for Ireland will be the Common Agricultural Policy. It is not just critical that we look at maintaining farm incomes now, but we have to look at it in the context of an enlarged European Union. I am particularly thinking that as we move towards Ukraine's membership over the next decade, we have to ensure that the MFF and CAP take into account the potential for Ukrainian membership. I would like to know if that formed part of the consideration.

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