Lisa Chambers (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Russell very much for his opening statement. He mentioned the Scottish Government Office in Dublin. I thank him for reminding me. I want to extend my thanks to that office as well. It has been very good in facilitating this engagement. It has worked with me on many occasions. It is a great office.

Mr. Russell mentioned Ireland's special relationship with Scotland. I note that there is an Ireland-Scotland joint bilateral review currently under way between both Governments. That is a positive step in the future development of the relationship between both countries. I will open the meeting to the floor and take some questions. We can go back and forth. Mr. Russell is with us until 5.30 p.m. so we will work to that timeframe.