James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We must reiterate in this House the international focus on the DUP's actions and why it needs to change its position. The President of the United States will be in Northern Ireland in less than three weeks. It is imperative that people realise, not just in the North but across the European Union, within the United Kingdom and here in Ireland, that they need to just get on with the business. This is not about the politics of the Troubles or the Good Friday Agreement in itself but about providing a viable economic future for young people in Northern Ireland. Young unionists who work here in Dublin tell me they are sick and tired of the DUP's political actions. That is a message that needs to ring through and not just here; I heard it in Washington last week. There has been very positive engagement from world leaders who are trying to push on what is best for the people of Northern Ireland, its society and its economy. It is important that we put on record that we feel the DUP is wrong in this. It is not the right thing to do and hopefully it will change its view.

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