Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

In recent days, we had statements on Brexit. The rather limp reference in the draft guidelines published by the European Council were described as a triumph by the Government. They are anything but. Today is 6 April and the clock is ticking, with the guidelines to be decided on 29 April. When will the Government publish the promised White Paper or negotiating strategy paper? When will the House have an opportunity to discuss and, I hope, agree a proposed amendment to Article 11, which refers to Ireland and our special interests?

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