Ned O'Sullivan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We are certainly living in interesting political times, but they are also confusing and ever-changing. The Minister of State may have had to change her script two or three times in the past 24 hours, but we will certainly be very responsible in debating this important Bill and not say anything that will in any way set back the outcome for which we all hope and wish. Those on my side of the House wish Mrs. May the best of luck in her difficult task in the House of Commons this evening. The latest developments are certainly not very auspicious, but perhaps there might yet be another turn or two.

I warmly welcome and commend the Minister of State. Everybody in both Houses accepts that she has been exemplary in carrying out her duties in dealing with Brexit. It is a pleasure to say this to a Minister of State, rather than to attack them.