Mark Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Reverend Paisley for his contribution and for joining us this morning and giving us one of the many voices we need to hear on this ongoing debate. We listened to the voices of young people from across the island this morning. They spoke about the challenges we face. They also said we need to have a plan. As Reverend Paisley has pointed out, political unionism has a task ahead. That is also true of the people who are advocating for a united Ireland. As Reverend Paisley has said, Brexit has brought this issue to the fore and we have seen the consequences of a referendum that was held without due regard to planning.

I will next call Mr. Owen Reidy on behalf of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, ICTU. There are five contributors and Senators will ask questions thereafter.