Frances Black (Independent) | Oireachtas source

-----so that when people are asked to vote, they will do so with as much knowledge as possible. Let us plan for a better future for everybody on this island.

We must defend the protocol, we must embrace the many opportunities it provides and we must prepare for a better future together on this island within the European Union. I would love to see the establishment of a cross-party Oireachtas committee for planning on preparing for the future. It would be brilliant. Last week, Ireland's Future held a very good event in the Mansion House. It was attended by Deputies Jim O'Callaghan, Neale Richmond and Mary Lou McDonald, who were all in agreement on this issue. It was so powerful to see Members of the Oireachtas sitting together and discussing what a new Ireland would look like with an all-inclusive warm house for all.