Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We are used to that. This organisation - if I can all it that -and this two-way flow between ourselves and Westminster is important. I encourage many more Members to get involved. When Brexit happens, there are so many connections with Britain, whether we like it or not, trade-wise, relations-wise and more. This will be more important than ever. We have to pay attention to it and do something about. They are on our side regarding wanting a soft Brexit but no specific solutions are there yet. Without a customs union, we do not know how that is going to be achieved. My colleague, Senator Paddy Burke, referred to a pleasant meeting with Boris Johnson but he had no solution either.Until they drill down into the detail of the negotiations and see who will blink or compromise, no one will know, and the uncertainty and volatility that exists will continue. There is an acceptance that there will have to be a tradition period. They are saying two years but it might have to be longer. I think business would welcome that. For the sake of their economy and ours, I would say the longer the better. Let us keep up the contact. More Members of this House and the Lower House should get involved.