Lisa Chambers (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Scotland seems to have done a huge amount of preparatory work by the sounds of it and taken similar approaches to those we have taken. I think Scotland is as ready as one could be, given the monumental changes coming down the tracks for both countries.

I thank Mr. Russell for taking the time to speak to the committee and to take questions from members. It is much appreciated. Quite a number of members remarked on what a pity it is that we cannot meet in person. We would very much like to do that. I know Mr. Russell would be of the same view. Certainly, at the earliest opportunity, we would love to have that engagement yet again in person. We will seek to do that in the coming months ahead.

Meanwhile, we will keep in touch behind the scenes and see how we go over the next couple of weeks. I wish the negotiators well on both sides because it is in the interests of citizens across the board to get a deal over the line. I sincerely hope that the impact on Scotland is as minimal as possible.

We look forward to continuing to build relationships between both countries in the months and years ahead. I have no doubt that we will continue to do that. I thank Mr. Russell on behalf of the committee. We will talk to him soon.