Frank Feighan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Senator Mac Lochlainn about Jadotville. I was probably one of the first Members of the Oireachtas who highlighted the fact the men were forgotten about. I was delighted the Government recognised their heroism. I was in Custume Barracks to see the men being presented certificates. I agree they should be recognised in a much more significant fashion. The day in Custume Barracks was a great day of emotion and thanks. Their sacrifice and heroism was forgotten about. Let us not discuss history. We will not go there because what happened was wrong and I am glad we have now reached a situation whereby we can recognise the sacrifices made.

I am intrigued that Lloyds of London could now become Lloyds of Dublin. It is moving an office, which deals with tens of millions of pounds, to Dublin. This is good news for our country following Brexit, which normally involves bad news for Ireland.

I note the European Medicines Agency and the European Banking Authority will move to different locations. Given what the Government and country did to save the EU and the euro, the two should move to Dublin. Some 900 jobs in Canary Wharf are moving out of London. There up to 200 jobs in the European Banking Authority. We need and deserve these jobs, and they should come to Dublin. I was the first to highlight that the European Medicines Agency would move if Brexit happened. It needs to move to a place like Carrick-on-Shannon or Dublin. We need and deserve those jobs.