Mr. Reuben East:

I will be brief as I know the Deputy directed a few questions at Mr. Collenette. I will not add much to the remarks of Ms Drisdelle except to say that I absolutely agree in respect of ratification. We respect Ireland's deliberations on this issue and the democratic process. We support that and appreciate that it will take the time it needs.

On the question regarding reopening CETA, there were at least seven years and possibly even nine years of negotiations.

We have an agreement now that has been provisionally applied since 2017. That is a very long time in which to not only negotiate but to then have this agreement provisionally applied. Reopening it would probably not be a light matter. I will stop in case Deputy Richmond has any follow-up questions.