Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I read the statement of the leader of the DUP last night and heard his interview on radio this morning. I think he has asked for a little time to consider the agreement, to pore over the text and to ask some questions. That is reasonable, and we should allow a little time and space for that to happen and for him to consult his party. That is not unreasonable. Certainly, the European Union and the British Government are happy for that to happen. We can see that there is strong cross-party support for this, not just in Northern Ireland but also here and in Britain. I hope that allows us to proceed, to open a new chapter in relations and, in particular, to allow the Government in Northern Ireland to function again, which I agree is what the people of Northern Ireland voted for. They want decisions to be made locally. Tá siad ag iarraidh go ndéileálfaidh institiúidí polaitíochta leis na ceisteanna tábhachtacha: cúram sláinte, costais maireachtála, tithíocht agus an geilleagar.

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