Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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I thank the ambassador for the comprehensive response he has given to the queries. Along with committee members, I join in wishing him every good luck during the term of the Presidency. Committee members and I believe in engaging with people such as the ambassador, particularly in light of Brexit and all of the problems and difficulties it will bring. From today, we look forward to having continuous further engagement with the ambassador. We want to make it quite clear to him the committee is at his disposal in any way we can help and assist him in his role. I have always said I am extremely proud of the experience of the committee members. They have vast experience in the Senate and the Dáil, going back over decades. We do not get this on every committee and I appreciate and acknowledge it again today. I thank the ambassador for taking his valuable time to be with us. We are honoured he came here today and we are very glad of his presence. We thank him again for the very valuable insight into his views, particularly at the start of the Presidency. It means a lot to all of us and we thank him.