Ms Attracta Uí Bhroin:

I am taking heart from the discussion this morning. We are all sharing the same concerns. We are all seeking, to use Deputy Ó Murchú's words, how we get down to business. The simple fact of the matter is, exactly as Ms McGrath said, we need to look them right in the eye. We need to say to them the strategy and priorities in the leaked agenda are for a strong and secure Europe, and a prosperous and competitive Europe, and that they cannot hope to deliver this without addressing inequalities or the global instability we will see if we do not address climate change and biodiversity collapse. This is a simple fact of the matter. We only have to look to our former Chief of Staff, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett, and his commitment to the global SDGs as an incredibly important agenda for security. With some exceptions, we have had no greater champion in this country in respect of the SDGs than Vice Admiral Mark Mellett. He saw the security threat there. Last night, I was listening to Deputy Ó Murchú speaking on "The Late Debate" about the concerns-----