Lisa Chambers (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Neal. His words come home to us. The support that we have received from the United States over the years, during the peace process and to date, carries much weight and is important to us in Ireland. That vocal support has had a profound and positive impact on the Brexit process to date. Mr. Neal mentioned Speaker Pelosi. Her comments were warmly received across Ireland, including the comment about the potential for a trade deal between the US and the United Kingdom should Brexit go badly. It means a lot to us to have that support from across the water, from Mr. Neal's party and from Congress. I neglected to congratulate Mr. Neal on having President-elect Biden officially elected by the Electoral College. It is a great moment for the USA. The Cathaoirleach of the Seanad has extended an invitation to the President to come back to Ireland at the earliest opportunity, and we look forward to that future engagement.

In the context of Mr. Neal's comments on the future trade deal between the United States of America and the United Kingdom, will he comment from the US perspective, to the extent that he can, on what impact a bad Brexit, a no-deal Brexit, or a weak Brexit deal might have on the US and the UK striking that trade deal, and in particular should any harm come to the peace process, and notwithstanding assurances that have been given by the United Kingdom?