Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Verhofstadt's words were heartening to us all, particularly his assurance on behalf of the European Parliament regarding the protection of the Good Friday Agreement in all its parts. Presumably, that includes the European Parliament's British Members as well.

Does Mr. Verhofstadt agree that the problem with the state of the negotiations arises from the divisions within the British Cabinet? Until Mr. Johnson, who Mr. Verhofstadt mentioned, is removed, banished or whatever and the British Cabinet reaches a single position, progress will be slow. Perhaps a little time has to be allowed for that. Does Mr. Verhofstadt agree that, as negotiations proceed, the British Cabinet will have to become more realistic? If, like all of us, it wants to ensure the continuation of the invisible Border, it will have to be.