Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have another guest waiting from Foyle Port. I thank Mr. Clancy and Mr. O'Kane for their contributions and the insights they have given us into the economic situation and the improvements and supports needed, particularly in relation to the Cross-Border Workers Coalition and the important issues raised in that regard.

We are delighted to interact with the witnesses and with the community in their area. We hope to visit there, as I think the clerk will confirm to the witnesses separately. We hope to visit the region in the springtime. I say "the region" carefully because we are not forgetting Donegal. The witnesses should feel free to communicate with us on how we might be able to help in cross-Border initiatives in relation to the Good Friday Agreement and how it might improve economic life and prosperity in the region.

We will go into private session for a moment to allow our next guests in. I thank the witnesses again for their courtesy, insight and knowledge. It has been a great experience listening to and learning from them.