"Ireland, we are hearing you loud and clear," the technician says.
He has just carried out a soundcheck with the Irish Ambassador to the UN, Geraldine Byrne Nason.
A United Nations Security Council meeting is about to get underway to discuss the current situation in Libya.
The Ambassador, and her fellow delegates, have logged on to a video conference call for the virtual gathering.
She is sitting at her computer in her office in New York. It is located a short distance from the United Nations headquarters, where the famous horseshoe-shaped table in the Security Council chamber remains empty.
There are no in-person meetings due to the pandemic, but that could soon be about to change, according to Ambassador Byrne Nason.
"We all want to be able to sit at that iconic table behind the plate that says Ireland. I hope it will be possible in a matter of weeks, but it may take a little longer for the entire UN to come back," she said.
Ireland is less than six months into a two-year term on the council.
It is a coveted seat but the five permanent members get to veto any resolutions they don't like, something which played out recently when the US blocked a statement condemning the violence in Gaza.
"We were very frustrated. We have made it known how supportive we are of the Palestinian people who are under such threat with an unconscionable human tragedy evolving before our eyes," Ambassador Byrne Nason said.
"We were deeply frustrated but what we did, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney was very forthright on this, we called the Security Council to account."
Today at the #UNSC, Ireland 🇮🇪 welcomed significant political progress in #Libya & underlined important next steps:
— Ireland at UN (@irishmissionun) May 21, 2021
🔹Adopting timely legislation to allow for 24 December elections
🔹Securing the safety of candidates and of voters
🔹Ensuring women's full participation pic.twitter.com/j9s3zG3DSQ
Since taking up its seat on the UN Security Council, Ireland has led a push to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region.
The country has been tasked with managing access to crucial humanitarian aid in Syria and has also been appointed as a facilitator in the efforts to restore the Iran Nuclear Deal.
The Iranian Foreign Minister came to Dublin this week for a meeting with his Irish counterpart, Simon Coveney.
"People ask how Ireland can make a difference on the UN Security Council. Yes, we are a small country but we have a big voice on many issues and we build alliances," Mr Coveney said.
"We make strong, impassioned arguments in a way that is consistent with international law."
Ireland will take over the presidency of the UN Security Council in September.
The country will chair the meetings and set the agenda and it is hoped, by then, the gatherings will be in person.
Things may be virtual for now but Ireland insists that it is not just the sound technicians who believe the country's voice is being heard "loud and clear".
