Paul Daly (Fianna Fail)
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I welcome the witness and thank him for his presentation. A number of sectors have been mentioned but that relating to fisheries has not so I would like to hear Professor Matthews' opinion on how it will be affected, and not only with regard to tariffs or export markets. Once the UK reclaims its waters, it will lose part of the European harvest ground. Will the delegation elaborate on what the future holds in that sector in the event of a hard Brexit?

We heard Prime Minister May outline the UK's opening stance. In terms of the big picture, the EU has played its cards very close to its chest.

As mentioned by Deputy Penrose, Ireland is one of 27 member states. When it comes to negotiations I cannot see the Irish beef farmer being a priority in the negotiation policies of many of the other 26 member states. How does Professor Matthews envisage the BMW, Volkswagen and Audi team will influence the negotiations? Could the negotiations work to our advantage down the line? The EU side has not disclosed what it will seek or what it deems acceptable as part of a hard or soft Brexit. As there will be many bigger players and companies involved, how will the industrial negotiations affect the agricultural outcome?