Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Government has a comprehensive and clear plan on Brexit. What we must do is protect and advance our country's interests whether it is in regard to trade and the economy, Northern Ireland, the peace process and the issue of a physical Border, the common travel area or the future of the European Union. We are very clear on what we are doing. The Taoiseach is a member of the European People's Party, the largest grouping in the European Parliament and among the Heads of State and Government in Europe. To be fair, we have had discussions and we will have discussions again about how we as a House can progress our case and our cause. I will be happy to work with everyone. If Senator Leyden has suggestions, I will be happy to pass them on. I am not trying to minimise his contribution or denigrate him in any way. It is important that we do that.