Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Osborne, Ms Irwin, Ms Gordon and Mr. Kennedy for attending the meeting. When I first got involved in politics, many years ago, a friend said to me that the fight is never what the fight is about. Through the valuable work they are doing, I am sure the delegates will agree that the issues are never as clear as they should be.

Regarding the budget, I understand the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's allocation for reconciliation is €2.7 million.

I will be writing on behalf of the committee to see if we can increase that. It is money very well spent. We had an opportune time to visit Ms Gordon's committee and see the work it has done. Ms Gordon outlined the issue of outcome-based funding. We would always like to see something that is outcome based because sometimes money is thrown at things. Regarding the British and Irish Governments, we will certainly remind them that more focus needs to be put on the Good Friday Agreement. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Flanagan, has spent a lot of time in Northern Ireland along with the former Minister, Deputy Gilmore, and many other Ministers. Perhaps sometimes we need to rethink that. One issue with which we have a difficulty on this committee is that we have had no involvement from Unionist MPs. I am trying to be helpful here. I believe it would be a great gesture and also would be invaluable for a Unionist MP to engage with our committee. I understand their difficulties but I am putting out that invitation again.