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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: As a member of Fine Gael, I wish to ask a few questions. The key message from many of those who addressed the committee was the future of the Northern Ireland economy. The biggest disadvantage it faces is the fact that a significant number of graduates leave Northern Ireland to work elsewhere. I understand that Northern Ireland has the highest proportion of early school-leavers in Britain...

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. We are short of time and under serious pressure because of the two-hour rule. I apologise for having to interrupt speakers. Mr. Carlin, Ms Groogan, Mr. de Faoite and Ms Eastwood will speak next, and then I will call Deputy Tóibín. That should bring us to the end of our time. I call Mr. Carlin.

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 are going to have to let in Ms Groogan now because we are running out of time. I apologise to Mr. Carlin and I thank him for his excellent contribution.

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 Mr. de Faoite. I am sorry for interrupting Ms Groogan, but it is because of the time pressure. I thank her for her excellent contribution. I call Mr. de Faoite, who will be followed by Ms Eastwood, and then by Deputy Tóibín.

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 Ms Eastwood now. I apologise, but we are very tight for time. I thank him for his excellent contribution.

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 Deputy Tóibín and we must finish at 11.30 a.m. I apologise for the shortness of time, but it is not under our control.

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: If our witnesses wish to respond to the Deputy, they can send a note by email or by letter directly to him. If you wish to communicate further with any of us you may do so through the clerk of the committee who will make sure we get it. Our difficulty now is that our time has expired. I thank Mr. Carlin, Mr. de Faoite, Ms Eastwood, Ms Groogan and Mr. Hughes for their excellent...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: We have received apologies from Senator Mullen. Senator McGahon will be here but has been delayed. All Members of the Oireachtas should attend this meeting remotely from their offices within the Leinster House campus. Remote participation from outside the Leinster House campus is not possible for Members of the Oireachtas. Here is the proposed rota for questions. We have a panel of three...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Future of Ireland: Discussion (11 May 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: We would like to hear the Deputy's voice on the next day. It is back to Sinn Féin, followed by the Labour Party.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I call Professor Jonathan Tonge from the department of politics at the University of Liverpool.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: There were some very interesting suggestions there. As agreed, we will have ten minute slots and it is up to each individual party, independent group or whatever to decide how they use their time. Questions and answers are probably the best way proceed. Fianna Fáil has the first slot. I cannot see everybody and I apologise if I am missing people. As I understand it, Senators Blaney...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Mr. McCallister, Ms Mercer and Professor Tonge may reply in whatever order they wish. There are seven minutes remaining in this slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: As we said earlier, there is an issue with the audio. Is Professor Tonge going first?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: There are just five minutes left in the slot so I ask the guests to reply in whatever order they wish. Whoever wishes should just speak up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I must move on to Sinn Féin. Our problem is that we only have a maximum of two hours for our meeting. The content of the replies is very good so, if needs be, we can have another meeting later in the year to deal in depth with some of the issues that we may not be able to deal with now. It has been indicated that Deputy Mac Lochlainn and John Finucane will address the meeting now and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: There are five minutes left in the slot and Mr. Finucane is also nominated for this time. It is up to the members to decide.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: There are three minutes left and some very good questions there.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: There is just half a minute left in this slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: I thank Mr. McCallister. We move to the SDLP. Ms Hanna has ten minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 1 of the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: Would Ms Mercer like to say something?