Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is one of the benefits of being a Senator. One gets to experience every one of the 26 counties. We look forward to the day when we can experience the 32 counties. Thanks to the good offices of the Cathaoirleach and those of the Leas-Chathaoirleach, I had a Commencement Debate matter this morning regarding Dún Uí Néill Army Barracks in Cavan, which was closed in 2011. I am calling for it to be reopened in light of the uncertainty caused by Brexit. I firmly believe that Brexit is probably the most significant challenge facing this country since the Civil War. In that vein and bearing in mind that we are all wearing the green jersey here, which is the pure green jersey of Ireland, and have cool heads, I would like the Leader to invite the Taoiseach to come to this House so that we can hear what he has to say about Brexit. In saying this, I am bearing in mind the sensitive situation we are in, but he is the Taoiseach of this country and it is time he came to this House - the Upper House of our Oireachtas - and addressed us regarding Brexit and his plans with regard to same.