The Government has a clear and comprehensive plan on Brexit. What we must do is protect and advance the country's interests, whether it be trade, the economy, Northern Ireland, the peace process, the issue of a physical border, the common travel area or the future of the European Union. We are very clear on what we are doing. Fine Gael is a member of the European People's Party, the largest grouping in the European Parliament. To be fair, we have had discussions and will have further discussions on how, as a House, we can progress Ireland's case and cause. I will be happy to work with everyone to that end. If Senator Terry Leyden has suggestions to make, I will be happy to pass them on. I am not trying to minimise his contribution or denigrate him in any way-----

It is a genuine view that I hold.

-----but it is far too serious and important an issue for Members to come into the House to try to score political points, although I do not say that is what he is trying to do.