Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Brexit vote could be the beginning of the end for the United Kingdom. Given Scotland's determination to remain in the EU, an independent Scotland remains on the cards and I believe they will not be deterred. We are fortunate that the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mr. Brokenshire, has set his face against the hard Border between Dundalk and Derry. If we remain in a situation where the majority of people in Northern Ireland wish to remain part of the European Union, I believe very firmly that the Taoiseach was right to refer to the possibility of triggering the clause in the Good Friday Agreement where a Border poll could be taken, in due course. I accept that first we must await the outcome of Britain's exit negotiations. We have a vital interest in those, for many reasons. There will be further developments over the summer. Will the Leader arrange a debate on this in early course when we return in the autumn?