Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is important to recognise that there is now a better atmosphere, in terms of a calm, respectful and firm view that we want a Brexit deal. All in this country and on this side of the negotiations want the commitments the United Kingdom has already made. That includes the backstop guaranteeing there will be no hard border on the island of Ireland.

I commend the Tánaiste on his leadership on Brexit and the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy McEntee and the Taoiseach. We are very lucky to have a strong leadership team negotiating on behalf of Ireland. I commend all Members of the House-----