Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is hugely important that everyone in this House is on the one side and, clearly, they are in terms of the necessity of getting the best deal possible in terms of Brexit.

Obviously, it was a decision for the UK. We wished it did not happen but it is the reality that has resulted from the decision made by the UK. There is a team effort from every part of Government to ensure that the best possible deal will be achieved. It is very important that people at senior levels in the UK Government are acutely aware of and visit communities in Northern Ireland. It is certainly not too late. I know there have been some visits but we need to ensure they know about the cross-trade nature, the cross relationships between communities and matters relating to, as Deputy Martin Kenny said, parishes, the number of road crossings and the number of farmers with land on both sides of the Border. There are real issues that are either impacting or could impact on communities, particularly those along the Border, so it is hugely important that we continue the team effort within Government and within this House to ensure that the best possible deal is achieved regarding Brexit.

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