Robbie Gallagher (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Russell is very welcome and I thank him for taking time out to be with us this afternoon. He has mentioned the word "tragedy" a number of times in the context of Brexit. Unfortunately, that term cannot be overused when it comes to Brexit. However, we have to move on from where we are. On the future and where we are going, where does Mr. Russell see the future of the UK going forward, as a result of Brexit? Scotland had its own referendum back in 2014 but I just wanted to know how he sees things in the UK progressing. There is some work going on behind the scenes on the relationship between Ireland and Scotland, by both Governments. When does Mr. Russell expect to have a final report on those discussions? What future does he envision between both our islands, bearing in mind that Scotland will be outside the EU? What can we expect in that regard and what limitations are there? Mr. Russell mentioned the Dublin office earlier, as did the Chairman. Where does he see the future of that office progressing regarding that relationship?