Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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On behalf of the committee, I thank the Minister for the briefing on the new strategy statement. We will monitor progress on this. I also thank the Minister for his briefing on the General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019, which was very helpful. There is no doubt that we will be engaging further as the Bill progresses through the Houses. It is important that all of us work together on this extremely important matter that will have an impact on so many lives. We must ensure that the interests of the State and Irish citizens are safeguarded as we move into a situation that is completely unprecedented. I am happy to release the Minister from his duties. The committee will go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters.