Mr. Niall Murphy:

Yes, but there is no preordained outcome to a referendum. It may be rejected in the same way that it may be endorsed. That is the fundamental point. Where we find the opportunity for debate and consensus is in preparing for such a referendum. People will then assume a position and argue and advocate for or against a particular outcome and that is the spirit of democratic discourse. We say there is nothing to fear from engaging in that process. All through our programme of work during the last two or three years, it will be found that we have attempted to undertake that work in as open and transparent a format as possible.

I am conscious that some other questions were posed to me. I agree with-----