Emer Currie (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Markey might want to answer this because Ms Walsh might not be talking to me after the all-Ireland final against Tyrone. I thank the MEPs for their words today on the lack of representation for the North and being a voice for it. It is hugely frustrating for people who consider themselves European, whether they have an Irish passport or a British passport. We saw that through the EU-Covid digital certificate and now I hope a portal will be launched whereby they will have access to it, but there are still question marks around what takes precedence, citizenship or residency. Therefore, it must come with information around travel guidance, what airport one leaves, passenger locator forms and the process involved. It raised more confusion about the European health insurance card, which we want people in the North to be able to access again, no matter what passport they have. I learned in the past week that there could be a UK version that is in-between. I would like to hear the MEPs thoughts on that.

Will Northerners get access to ALMA?. That is an important question for us. The MEPs are both working also in the area of remote working, and they are familiar with the trans-border tax relief. That is something that is going to affect their area as well, and making sure that people can work from home. I am pleased to hear what was said about the originating status and the all-Ireland economy with dairy and whisky.