Frances Black (Independent) | Oireachtas source

"Wow" is all that I can say because we have had three fantastic presentations.

As I was listening to Mr. Marshall, Mr. Graham and Mr. Pollak I was getting a bit emotional. I just want to hear what they have to say as it is very powerful. It is wonderful to hear their voices. Mr. Pollak's presentation was very moving. He spoke about wondering whether Britain or Ireland wanted him. It is like being abandoned. My feedback to the questions he presented is that it is all new to me. This is what I am trying to say. What has been said is very powerful. I would like to say unionists are warmly welcome. This is from me and I am not speaking on behalf of the Government by any means. This is the conversation we want to have. This is what is very important. We want to hear what it feels like when all of the issues are presented. Mr. Graham spoke about health and housing. All of these issues are very important for the unionist community in the North but also for the nationalist community and for the whole island of Ireland. I do not have any questions. What I want to do is thank the witnesses for their presentations. They were absolutely powerful. I want them to know that I hear them. I am delighted Mr. Marshall is here today. His time in the Seanad was very short. His contribution in the Seanad is sorely missed.