Ms Emily Logan:

Deputy Daly is right that the narrative has been dominated largely by trade. We are here today to assure the members as public representatives that we have been doing our job behind the scenes. We are doing our bit, so to speak. It would certainly be very helpful in the public narrative and debate to address these matters. One can begin to hear in the language of their speeches that citizens' rights are being spoken about by the EU and the Government. It is helpful to pick up on the British Nationality Act, which existed prior to the 1998 Agreement, and its implications. The public does not understand that if this is not dealt with, people might find themselves forced to assume an identity they would not choose for themselves. That message has not got through to the public. I thank the Chairman for this initiative and note that if there is anything the committee can do in terms of narrative, it would be useful. I thank the committee for giving us an opportunity to appear. Certainly, it has been a master class to listen to my colleagues from Northern Ireland who have such proximity to the issues. To show solidarity for colleagues working in the Northern Ireland jurisdiction is important.