Frances Black (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for their presentation. It is refreshing to hear that local authorities are working together across the Border. It is wonderful to hear. They have touched on many issues. Local services were mentioned. The areas in which I am specifically interested with regard to the impending doom and gloom of Brexit are mental health and addiction services. From the perspective of the witnesses, what is it like with regard to mental health? Are mental health services and addiction services being impacted upon? How do the local authorities see this opening up? I am sure the INTERREG funding will impact on this also.

Are the witnesses concerned about the Good Friday Agreement? From our perspective, how do the witnesses feel the committee can support them? What I would like to see happening today is the committee supporting the witnesses in the great work they are all doing. The fact they are all working together is powerful.