Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We must discuss trade in the wider conversation. In terms of transparency and how the European Parliament and Commission works, these are things that have been transformed in recent years. We are very proud to have Emily O'Reilly, a former Ombudsman and Information Commissioner for Ireland but now the European Ombudsman, working on our behalf and ensuring that there is transparency throughout the institutions as well.

Senator Bacik has clearly shown that we all have, in some way, certain links to our European colleagues and friends, whether it is close familial link like the Senator or whatever. However, we need to show solidarity and co-operation moving forward. That is a very clear sense that I got from all of the Senators. I look forward to continuing this debate. I thank all of the Senators for their contributions.