Northern Ireland
Dail Éireann — 2023-03-21
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Ruairí Ó Murchú (SF), Louth

As regards the Windsor Framework, there are many who seek clarification on the issues. I am not overly worried about what way the DUP votes, but the protocol and framework are the only show in town. We all accept we need the Executive to be up and running and this needs to be made clear. This State also has to do its work on preparations relating to constitutional change.
I will deal with one particular issue caused by partition relating to PayPal. Not only have there been job losses but 120 people who are from the North will not be able to continue to work for PayPal in the South. They will have to be paid under so-called PayPal UK and there are particular issues relating to social protection, insurance and taxation. This issue needs to be dealt with between the Revenue Commissioners and HM Revenue & Customs but, beyond that, a bilateral agreement may be required. We are now in a better place as regards the relationship with Britain, and the Government must put its shoulder to the wheel and deliver on this.

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Sitting date: 2023-03-21