Lisa Chambers (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Neal. That was a very positive engagement.One can see the shared past and history both countries have and the shared future we will continue to have. So many Irish people have a connection to the United States and vice versa. That connection will last for generations and has done so.

We are coming to the close of our engagement. I extend huge thanks to Mr. Neal and his team from the committee for making himself available for this engagement. I reiterate the weight with which his views and opinions and those of the US Government are taken here and the impact that has on the Brexit process by supporting Ireland to navigate this difficult challenge for our country, which is a real threat to the peace process on the island and the future of this island. We thank Mr. Neal for that support. It has been profound and positive and has definitely assisted us to navigate this challenge. When we get to better times and can meet in person, we look forward to welcoming him to Ireland to have that engagement and him coming here to the Houses of the Oireachtas to meet Members in person. I hope we can do that very soon. We wish Mr. Neal well. He is heading off to vote and we are waiting on some votes here as well. We will let him go, unless he wants to make any closing remarks.