Professor Imelda Maher:

It might be almost a trite comment, but if the UK economy is adversely affected, we know the Irish economy will be too. That will have knock-on effects in terms of employment, education and mental health. We will pay a price in terms of broader wellness within Ireland, which will need to be addressed. I am a former migrant; I lived in the UK. It is one of the traditional safety valves. People go to England when our economy takes a dip. That will still be possible under the common travel area, but if the British economy is not doing well, that safety valve will be undermined and this will have a knock-on effect on Ireland.