Frank Feighan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the news from the CSO figures that Ireland's GDP has increased by 26.3%. I share the sentiments of Senators Walsh and McDowell that the Minister should come to the House to explain the figures exactly. I understand that much of the growth is attributed to multinationals and the aircraft leasing industry. However, it has been good news. Sometimes we do not get enough good news and we should share that good news.

Theresa May takes over as Prime Minister of the UK today. Her view on the EU referendum result is that Brexit means Brexit. She has predicted that border controls will be required on the island of Ireland when Britain exits the EU. We now need to bring in the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to clarify if Theresa May's appointment is a game changer.A Tory grandee, Mr. Ken Clarke, said she was "a bloody difficult woman". I hope that she will not be difficult when it comes to Irish affairs.