Ms Claire Hanna:

They have beaten us to the punch. As I said, it is appropriate that the initiative exists separately. Mr. McCann referred to a conversation around the need to evolve a new constitution and new sets of proposals and I agree that it is not a completely blank slate or tabula rasa. How does he see that conversation evolving? How far does he think it can go without formal interventions and forums such as citizens' assemblies being established on a formal footing?

Are there things that those of us who have our colours nailed to a mast in terms of being party political can do to assist with this approach? Are there other things we can do, for example, to promote, encourage and stimulate the work Mr. McCann is doing?