Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Perhaps. The Senator would know a lot about that. I will bow to his superior knowledge. The time extension would ensure a transition period of two or three years, which would be of great benefit to both countries. We want to continue our good relations with the UK, given that we do so much trade with it, North and South, and to ensure that there will not be a border on the island of Ireland. We are all broadly of the one view, regardless of our parties. Matters continue to change by the day, but in light of the new development, perhaps the Leader will arrange for an early discussion. Could we invite the Attorney General? There are many legal aspects, and there are many Senators, apart from Senator Colm Burke, who would like to tease out some of these matters. I will leave this in the Leader's hands.