Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I advise the Minister to have a word with the Tánaiste in respect of what is going on in the Northern Assembly because the Tánaiste has addressed this House on numerous occasions in respect of the difficulties in the North. The Minister should know fine well. It is a little unsettling that he would take to his feet in this manner given that people in my constituency are asking me what it will mean on 1 April for travel and trade and given the comments in that regard by the European Council President, Mr. Tusk, on preparing for a hard Brexit. It is a little unsettling that the Minister would take to his feet in this manner when we all know - everyone in Europe and the world knows it - that the DUP is central to the intransigence relating to the British Government. It is a little unsettling that the Minister would take to his feet in the Dáil in this manner when I did not criticise the Government. Indeed, I supported what the Tánaiste said this morning. It is a little unsettling that the Minister would take a pot-shot at Sinn Féin on the matter. I call on him to reflect on the comments he has made. We are genuinely serious as a party that represents all four corners of this island. We understand the absolute damage and chaos that Brexit can cause. Will the Minister outline the position to those constituents who come to me? Let us hope and ensure, as we work together, that this does not happen. In the event of a hard Brexit what does it mean for people in the Border communities, North and South, with regard to trade, travel and freedom of movement from 1 April 2019?

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