Frank Feighan (Fine Gael)

I am disappointed the two parties have failed to reach agreement on the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. Much has been done and a measure of consensus has been achieved. I seek a debate on Northern Ireland in the new year. I pay tribute to both Governments for their tolerance and I renew my call on the DUP and Sinn Féin to curb the choreography and histrionics, which are not helpful to the peace process. I wish the Government well and I hope negotiations are resumed at the earliest opportunity.