Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The witnesses’ research and the paper are extremely important and informative and they are framing the debate for many people, as we know from public commentary. We had a quick discussion outside and we spoke about the cost of a united Ireland versus the value or benefit of it. I accept the point the witnesses made that the cost is one thing but the benefit to the whole island would be remarkable.