Mr. Mickey Brady:

I thank the witnesses for the presentation and commend them on the work they have been doing and continue to do. I represent a Border constituency and a city, Newry, and although it may not be as important as Derry in the eyes of the witnesses, it is just as important in our eyes. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has been tied with Belfast so our bonus will be the southern relief road when the money comes through and also regeneration of the city. We are very aware of the same problems in terms of cross-Border workers and the impact on them. My background is in dealing with benefits and there are complex cases with respect to tax credits, for example, that will become ten times more complex. These matters will affect people's daily lives, which is important to note. Whatever Brexit happens, it will have an adverse effect on the witnesses and the area and constituency I represent. I commend the witnesses on their work and it was a very interesting presentation. We have much in common. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Louth County Council have a memorandum of understanding that has been signed for many years and its effects are continuing. There is very good cross-Border co-operation. We are allied to Dundalk and Drogheda and all that work is ongoing. I congratulate the witnesses again and thank them for the presentation.