Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Does the Minister agree that it is in Ireland's overwhelming national interest that an agreement be reached between the EU and the UK rather than having a no-deal Brexit? Will he indicate the absolute latest date for this? Is 31 December the latest date by which we can come to an agreement? Could an agreement signed as late as the end of next month be ratified after 1 January? There are reports that this might be possible and that the talking might go on until the last minute. If this is necessary, we should do it ensure no stone is left unturned in trying to reach an agreement between the European Union and the UK. Ireland will be the big loser in the absence of an agreement.

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