Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

We have a clear message for the Commissioner on Brexit. Ireland is committed to the European Union and recognises its key role in ensuring peace and prosperity on this island. The work done in developing the Good Friday Agreement must not be endangered, nor the peace process and the prosperity that came with it. The lack of a visible border is an integral part of that and any moves to change that would be not just troublesome, but disastrous. The imposition of tariffs with the potential to decimate the economies North and South must be avoided.

I support what the Co-Chairman said about Georgia. There are representatives here today and I was very glad to meet them last week to discuss their plans. They are making great strides. I would be interested to hear about the progress on Georgia's accession, which is fresh in our minds at this time.