I agree that we should set aside a few days for a debate on Brexit which has probably led to one of the most difficult times we have known. It is no coincidence that the French President, François Mitterrand-----

That is a throwback.

-----or, sorry, François Hollande has been here for three hours. Other member states must listen to Ireland's sensitivities regarding Northern Ireland, the free travel area and the common ties with the United Kingdom. I agree with Senator Ned O'Sullivan that the United Kingdom has made this decision and we have to look out for ourselves. I suggest we get much closer to countries such as France because they will be our allies in the European Union.

We should highlight another issue because it is good news. The Taoiseach's visit to the north inner city yesterday was heralded by one and all. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan, for whom I have great time, said it was "very obvious" that the Taoiseach was listening to the views of these communities. Politics is about breaking down barriers. I very much welcome the efforts of the Taoiseach and the various Departments to resolve the serious issues in these communities. We should deal with such issues by going into the communities, listening and doing the work. We do not hear this enough. I was very heartened to hear that an independently minded Deputy was brave enough and good enough to highlight these efforts. That is welcome.