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

You nearly missed me, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. That would not be like you.

The concern in respect of the DUP and any agreement that party might strike with the Tories is that it might contain things that would undermine the Good Friday Agreement. That is not only a concern of ours; it is broadly held, but such a deal has not been struck. Certainly, we made it clear in our meeting with Theresa May that a breach of the Good Friday Agreement was not on the cards. It simply cannot and will not be countenanced by anyone. In our discussions the reassurances simply amounted to an assertion that this would not happen. I, too, would like to hear if the Taoiseach got something more than this. If so, what was the substance of those reassurances?

The primary issue I want to raise with the Taoiseach is the fact that he had made the sensible proposition that the North remain within the Single Market and the customs union. I assume that is still his position. Certainly, it is supported by the Dáil in our support for special designated status for the North. Why did the Taoiseach not raise the issue with Theresa May? What is this jazz about invisible borders? Any border on the island would be injurious to agriculture, the economy, etc. Why is the Taoiseach even countenancing the prospect of a border? Can he answer that question? Is it still about keeping the North inside the customs union and the Single Market?

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