Niall Ó Donnghaile (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I will be very brief. I share many of the concerns expressed by Deputy Clare Daly relating to the lack of clarity on some aspects of this matter. Although I may be wrong, it seems that in advocating for Ireland to be part of the process from the earliest possible stage in regard to the opt-out of third parties and third-party countries the Minister wishes to guard against some developments of concern which may impact on Ireland. In the context of an opt-in to the process, I ask the Minister for further reassurance that, either through the Garda or co-operation with the Commission and broader European structures, a hardening of policing along the Border will not be facilitated through this process.