Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I support the contributions made by other Opposition Deputies. It is to our credit, as a country, that our approach in general on Brexit has been quite united and quite agreed, which contrasts sharply with what is happening across the water. It is a shame there is not agreement between the Opposition and the Government on this. The prudent approach would be to take this out of the Bill. The issue can always be revisited at a later date or on a later Stage, if necessary. However, given the pressures the sector is under, it goes beyond belief that we could introduce a measure that will create further stress, worry and anxiety for people in the sector. I ask the Minister to look at this again and to consider withdrawing it.

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