Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Before we conclude, I thank the committee. It was an interesting discussion. I assure members, before they travel out there, of the strength of the relationship, which, as I said, goes back generations, and the ambition on both sides of this relationship in terms of expanding it, not only in business and economically but also culturally and socially. They will get a sense of that strength and ambition from both sides when they get the chance to go out there. They will also be made extraordinarily welcome. They will see first-hand the fantastic team Ireland has across Canada and the work they are doing on all our behalf. I always say it because it has to be said. We ask our diplomats and our agency staff who are abroad to make huge sacrifices for our country. They leave their families and their networks behind to go away and put themselves at the service of Ireland. We are incredibly lucky to have such a fantastic global Ireland team, and members will get to see that for themselves in Canada.