Frank Feighan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the outcome of talks held in Brussels late last night between the United Kingdom and the European Union. The extension to Brexit until 31 October gives some breathing space. There are now three options, namely, a referendum in the UK, a cross-party deal or an orderly Brexit. I congratulate all involved. We are not sure what will happen in the European elections. The UK has until 22 May to decide whether it will contest the elections. It is a complete mess. I thank all the negotiators involved for arriving at this solution which is in the interests of Ireland, the UK and the EU.