Niall Ó Donnghaile (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

That is handy. I thank my fellow "Nordies" for their assistance. I will also be brief and will just make a couple of points and observations. The primary point is to welcome this discussion at the committee because it gives it the authority and wherewithal that it needs. That is warranted because of the live and numerous discussions that are taking place on this issue all around us and within our society.

I take the point that Senator Blaney made earlier but there will always be disagreement about some of the language because there are divergences of opinions on this matter. I always like to remind people that when we are talking about the economics of constitutional change down the line that, if we treat the Good Friday Agreement as our bedrock, as I believe we always should, the agreement did not settle the constitutional question, it asks us the question. That is an important point to remember.

Our witnesses' submission refers to research carried out and published in the paper The Northern Ireland Economy: Problems and Prospects. I understand that the paper was first published in a Trinity economics working paper in July last year. I wonder whether it was peer reviewed.

Our witnesses's submission refers to research carried out and published in the paper The Northern Ireland Economy: Problems and Prospects. I understand that the paper was first published in a Trinity economics working paper in July last year. I wonder whether it was peer reviewed.

I second the proposal outlined by my colleague, Deputy Conway-Walsh, at the beginning of the meeting. I think there is great merit in inviting a series of economists and academic figures in to contribute on this matter. Some of those people who have already been referenced this afternoon could really assist this committee in its work and the broader dialogue.