Niall Ó Donnghaile (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I apologise to the witnesses for missing the initial part of the presentation. Unsurprisingly, my question is about the engagements that IBEC has had either towards the end of the transition period and subsequently, given some of the issues that the witnesses referred to and the kinks that became apparent in the new year. What engagement has the organisation had with counterparts and other stakeholders in the North to discuss harnessing and developing the all-Ireland economy? I am very clear in my opposition to Brexit but at the heart of the protocol and withdrawal agreement, as the witnesses correctly state, is the protection of the all-island economy, our peace process and citizens' rights.

Within that context, what are their views and what engagements or work has been ongoing to look beyond these initial teething problems that we are all conscious of and trying our best to address? Looking beyond this, how can we grow, develop and benefit from the all-Ireland economy?