Emer Currie (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank our guests for attending today. The documents they submitted to the committee were captivating, as I am sure this session will be as well. I want to ask Mr. Donoghue about his submission. On the first page of his opening statement, he remarked that an inclusive talks process would give the outcome legitimacy and stability. In Mr. Montgomery's submission, is it clear that there was something in the Good Friday Agreement for everyone and that this was very important. People could focus on the areas that mattered to them but ultimately, it was a compromise. Given events over the last few years and the current players on the stage, do the witnesses believe those days are gone? Is it essential that we get back there? There is a tension now and I ask the witnesses to reflect on that.