Dara Murphy (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, there will be interesting times ahead. I am certain that the UK and its relationship with Europe will be mentioned again at this committee in the future. We will wait and see what happens.

It is very important for Ireland that the Government continues to focus on this country and what we can achieve for ourselves within the European Union in terms of continuing to create jobs and employment. To an extent, currently, this issue is a matter on which we are bystanders but at every opportunity I will make the point to my colleagues in the United Kingdom that countries in Europe, collectively, including the UK have done very well as members of the European Union. We have had a very safe and secure Continent, when one considers what went on in previous generations. There are many areas where we can champion what at times is an imperfect European Union but the benefits vastly outweigh the so-called disadvantages some may perceive.