Colm Brophy (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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I thank Mr. Harper. We have heard a lot of positive points today which is very welcome. Ironically there have been very few times in the history of our island and the history of Northern Ireland that the unique position that Northern Ireland finds itself in has actually created a great benefit for it. At the heart of all the contributions today is the point that the ability to access two great markets, namely, the EU and GB markets, is fantastic for companies that have the foresight and ability to see that, regardless of whether they were originally based here in the Republic or further afield. That gives Northern Ireland a tremendous growth opportunity in the years to come and we all hope for that success.

I will conclude by thanking our witnesses for their attendance, for their presentations and for the answers they gave to members of the committee. This concludes our series of meetings and engagements on this issue. They have been very useful for all of us. The committee will now adjourn until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, 23 October.