Paul McAuliffe (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I take the Tánaiste's point. However, I think more can be done to manage the flow of migration. I have no doubt that the Biden Administration is ready to provide support.

I welcome the Tánaiste's comments with regard to the appointment of Joe Kennedy as special envoy. Senator Malcolm Byrne and I, as conveners of the US friendship group, have already spoken to the US ambassador. We look forward to engaging with Mr. Kennedy. The North of Ireland has an important opportunity to exploit the potential of both the EU and UK markets. That is a tool Mr. Kennedy will have in his bag to try to attract investment and to support businesses. It might be to the detriment of my constituents if investment is going up north but we know there are benefits to investing in communities over time. Like the Tánaiste, I welcome the appointment of Mr. Kennedy and look forward to the benefits it will bring.

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