Mr. Paul Maskey:

I welcome all four witnesses to the meeting. It is great to hear from them and for them to hear our views and questions. Moving on from Mr. Quinn’s point on the North-South youth forum which was, I believe, set up in July, this is a good development and I hope the panel shares that view. We see the leadership coming from young people across the island. This is very important as young people have to listened to. They often lead by example and have the best views. We can all learn from our youth. I have met Mr. Quinn over the years and visited his office at one point. It is important that we build on all of this.

Brexit has been a significant issue for many people in different sectors across these islands and we must look at its impact on young people. What impact have Brexit and the protocol had on young people? What are their views and thoughts on Brexit? Do they believe the protocol protects them in any shape or form? I would be interested in hearing some of their views on that issue.

The youth assembly has been set up and a citizens’ assembly is now of the utmost importance because that is where we will all learn. I would like to hear the panel’s views on those assemblies. If we have these assemblies up and running and working well, how important will they be in helping this island and these islands to move together?