Michael McDowell (Independent)
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I apologise to Commissioner Šefovi for being late arriving at the meeting. I was on my feet speaking in a House of Parliament here on the Finance Bill. My point is simple and it should not cause Commissioner Šefovi any trouble. I simply want to put on the record my gratitude to him for the incredible degree of pragmatism, determination and diplomacy he has shown in bringing the Windsor Framework document to what appears to be a successful conclusion. The Irish people are very grateful to him for what he has done. They believe this is the way forward. Despite the initial hesitancy on the part of some in Northern Ireland to reinstate the power-sharing Executive at this point, Commissioner Šefovi's contribution has been immeasurable and will always stand to him. Again I say how deeply grateful we are to Commissioner Šefovi.