Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am glad to get this opportunity. For those who remember the Troubles and all the people who were killed, hurt and maimed, the Good Friday Agreement is a milestone that will be appreciated forever. We cannot forget the people who were involved, including Presidents Kennedy and Clinton as well as Ted Kennedy and others from America. I thank former taoisigh, Charles Haughey and Albert Reynolds especially. That man took risks when he was Taoiseach. I do not think he ever gets the credit he really deserves. Others involved were Bertie Ahern, Gerry Adams, Martin McGuinness, John Hume and Ian Paisley.

We hear the British Government talking about granting an amnesty to police or army officials who committed heinous acts. This would rob the families of the victims of proper justice and transparency. I appeal to all those who know anything about people who have been lost, buried or disappeared to come forward. Both communities, South and North, need to work together to advance agriculture, industry, tourism and the provision of gas and electricity. Trade is important at this time.

We in Kerry appreciate northern buyers coming to buy cattle. Michael Kissane does outstanding work at Cahersiveen mart. There are also marts in Castleisland and Kenmare. Since Brexit, there are delays and extra costs for parts for special machinery. They sometimes cost two or three times the previous amount. We have got used, over the years, to buying different types of machinery that are not available here. That avenue is completely closed off now and it creates an extra expense for people who employ people and create jobs.

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