Mr. Bertie Ahern:

I do not agree with Senator Leyden on the issue of vetoes. The other issues raised such as how we can use the agencies and work for an agreement are things that are doable in the negotiations. I strongly believe we should be arguing the merits and facts of the case. We have good strong coherent grounds. On the Brexit department, my view is it should have been done last autumn. I am not too sure if we have gone a different way. I thank Senator Leyden for his flattery but I have no control over those matters.