Frank Feighan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I also commend the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, on opening the first injection centre in Dublin. It does much to show that we are trying to tackle the serious drug addiction problem, particularly in Dublin. As did Senator Ó Ríordáin, I very much welcome it.

Several months ago, Ms Nicola Sturgeon addressed the House and everyone called for Scottish independence. She received a rock star welcome. It was ironic to see every Senator taking selfies with her. There was a certain mood and there still is now. I see today in a poll in the Scottish Heraldthat 49% of people, an increase of 3%, state they want Scottish independence as against 51%, a decrease of 3%.It quite obvious that there will be Scottish independence which will have huge implications for the island of Ireland. We are living in interesting times, all as a result of Brexit. The Republic of Ireland will, however, remain a committed member of the European Union, in which many are not fully aware of the position of the island of Ireland. The mood is in favour of Scottish independence; one never knows, therefore, what will happen on the island of Ireland.