Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We would all accept this was probably one of the most important meetings of recent years. As Deputy Adams said on the talks themselves, much was made out of the statement on going into a united Ireland. We are aware of the precedent created by German reunification and we know about the situation in Cyprus. While welcoming the fact there is recognition, and it is written down, the message is that we probably could have adopted a much stronger approach. The clock is clearly ticking for this process. The EU has shown itself to be flexible in dealing with various forms of integration and relationship for member states. We argue the British Government clearly has no strategic or economic interest in the North of Ireland and little regard for the consequences of the decision on the people of the North of Ireland after triggering Article 50. It has ignored the view of the North of Ireland and also Scotland.

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