Neale Richmond (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator. As he is aware, roving immigration checks are already conducted on buses and trains along the Border, on a cross-Border basis, regardless of the common travel area. That will not change.

Senator Craughwell has already asked about Rosslare, so I only have one question. I refer to Ms Graham's remark on cabotage and seeking what I would interpret as a bilateral agreement between Ireland and the UK. How would that be done? Would it not be in breach of European rules? From which directive would we need a derogation in order to achieve that? Is this aspirational or is it a genuine request? I open the floor to all the witnesses to answer the various points and questions that have been raised.