In respect of events in the past week, particularly the budget, in the past four to five years there has been a growth in employment and a resulting inflow to the Exchequer. There are benefits for every taxpayer. I have made an analysis of a married couple with two children and one earner with an income of €50,000 and find that their net gain through reduction in income tax is €40 per week, compared with 2015. That is €2,000 less income tax per year as a direct result of good economic management by the Ministers, the Government and the Taoiseach.

We face a challenging time with Brexit. There are many major decisions to be made in the next few weeks. We all have a contribution to make. We should have a debate in this House on Brexit and receive all relevant information. It is not a question of this country alone but the entire island of Ireland.

As a part of it we should have a debate about our colleagues in Sinn Féin and their refusal to take their seats at Westminster. This is a crucial time for the island of Ireland and Sinn Féin can have an influence on the decision that will be made on how we move forward.

The Senator's party should stand in the Six Counties. It would be very welcome.

A very relevant section of that debate is the fact that we want to have a united Ireland, to which we should work towards. It is important, now more than ever, that we do not become more divided. If Brexit goes the way some UK politicians want, that is exactly what will happen. Sinn Féin could play a part in making sure that division does not arise. We should have that debate in this House.