Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

Will the Taoiseach explain the situation regarding the Republic and Northern Ireland? If a person flies between Dublin and Belfast, or vice versa, will there be a special channel for all-Ireland travellers or will he or she go into a common channel? The practical implications of this, particularly in an all-island context, must be addressed. Most people in the Republic would like to think it would operate in an all-island context. Does the Taoiseach know whether the First Minister, Mr. Paisley has had time to think about this issue? Has the Taoiseach had an opportunity to discuss the matter with him? Has any costing been drawn up for the system? I understand that the cost of the UK's e-borders project is horrendous and is potentially worse than the cost of wiring up the NHS. Has a ballpark figure been estimated for the cost on this island?

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