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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Ms Begley. I call Mr. Brady.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Mr. Brady. We will go to our guests now for a response. They may answer in whatever order they wish, and they have almost ten minutes left to respond to those points. If Sinn Féin members wish to ask further questions in that period, they should feel free to do so. Who would like to take the first shot at a reply? I do not think our guests are always as shy as they appear to be.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Good stuff, well done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Councillors Carlin and Eastwood for raising their hands to indicate they want to speak. I will bring them in. It is difficult to see everybody's name on the screen and I know people understand that. I call Councillor Carlin to be followed by Councillor Eastwood to respond to those questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I was talking to the clerk to the committee. We will defer all the private business we were going to deal with at this meeting to our meeting next week. Ms Eastwood, Mr. de Faoite and Ms Groogan are offering. The problem is that if I extend the time, which I have no problem doing, not every party will not have the same equality when it comes to asking questions. I am thinking on my feet...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: We have one minute left.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I have to call Mr. de Faoite and then Ms Groogan but I will call them first in the next round so that they will get in during the next round of questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I must move on to Ms Groogan but I will give Mr. de Faoite the first option after the next speaking slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Ms Groogan for co-operating with me. I am sorry it is like this. If we were all in one room, it would be much more dynamic. I am aware of that and I apologise for having to interrupt anybody. Now we are into the Fianna Fáil time slot. Senator Niall Blaney has indicated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Does Deputy Brendan Smith wish to ask any questions at this stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I do not know who is offering to reply. If I follow through on those who spoke last, I will call Ms Groogan, Mr. de Faoite and Ms Eastwood first and then we will move on to Mr. Hughes and Mr. Carlin. That is the fairest way to do it. I want to keep it dynamic, if someone wants to put up his or her hand. There is a hand up and I cannot see the screen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Go ahead. Apologies for all this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: We cannot see Ms Eastwood.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: We cannot see Ms Eastwood. Her camera is not working right now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: That is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I call Mr. de Faoite, followed by Ms Groogan, Mr. Carlin and Mr. Hughes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I must stop Mr. de Faoite there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I must call Ms Groogan. I will get Mr. de Faoite in the next time. Ms Groogan will be followed by Mr. Carlin and Mr. Hughes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Thank you, Ms. Groogan. You saved a minute there. I am very conscious of other members wishing to contribute. I will take Mr. Carlin, followed by Mr. Hughes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: The Next Generation of Political Representatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (6 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Mr. Hughes for his contribution. To follow up on it, the committee intends to travel to the North at the appropriate time. We will take Mr. Hughes up on the points he made. It was an excellent contribution and it is exactly what the committee needs to listen to. We now move to the Fine Gael slot. I am conscious that Deputy Tóibín is also present. I want to get all...