Ruairi Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Chairman has asked about some of the issues I was going to deal with. Regarding the parliamentary assembly, it is welcome Mr. Andrews has had conversations even if they are not for public consumption regarding the North and across all and sundry. What interactions has he had at EU level on his proposal, its viability and what people's thoughts are on it? It is much better if we can get a parliamentary assembly with a northern-specific remit rather than just an interest group. He will have to operate with respect to what can be delivered.

Mr. Andrews spoke about Brexit. It has been a game changer in Irish politics with respect to the national question. What are the views across Europe on that issue? I note there has been solidarity throughout the whole period on the Brexit issue and the position of the North, but is there much discussion on the possibility of a referendum on Irish unity and it resulting in Irish unity? I imagine there are also conversations about Scotland, particularly when there is an upcoming election.

Mr. Andrews spoke about rule of law issues.

While everybody welcomes the necessary trajectory of dealing with the disgraceful politics of certain states, there is still the wider issue of how Spain deals with Catalonian representatives. Is there a conversation on that in the European Parliament and what are the views on it?