Mr. Stephen Kinnock:

I think this is our last round of questions and it would be good to finish on the word "trust". The last few years has had an isolating effect on the UK. Bridges have been burned, and trust has been undermined and eroded. Whatever happens with these negotiations, and we really hope for a good deal - we need it economically, diplomatically, politically and for security - we have to find a way as a country to rebuild bridges and to have a close, co-operative and constructive relationship with the EU, and it is absolutely clear that Ireland plays a central role in that. If we are going to rebuild trust and strengthen relationships in the new post-Brexit world, the UK-Ireland relationship is central, as is the relationship between our two parliaments. We will have to find new ways of co-operating and ensuring that we are continuing to add our constructive contribution to this new world that we will live in.

I thank the committee for the opportunity and wish all our colleagues in Dublin well. It is good to see Deputy Howlin again. The last time we shared a platform was in a Beatles museum in Dublin. This is somewhat different but it is equally enjoyable to see him again.