Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I also call for a debate on Northern Ireland. This is a critical time and the Northern Ireland Assembly may collapse. It is ominous that in February 1914, Edward Carson, speaking in the House of Commons, stated:

I say this to my Nationalist fellow-countrymen [...], you have never tried to win over Ulster. You have never tried to understand her position.

At that stage, we were on the brink of Home Rule for the whole of Ireland. Let us not make the same mistake again. We must have a debate on Northern Ireland. I would further suggest that we ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Ms Theresa Villiers, if she would be willing to address the House.