The absence of a trade agreement with the EU should not concern us – there are swift, practical ways to overcome possible issues.
I write this as possibly the least nationalistic member in the Houses of the Oireachtas, and one of just three members who wants to see Ireland re-join the Commonwealth.
The former fear that it will revive what they believe are business-unfriendly ideas about foreign takeovers and workers on boards.
The core of their beliefs is that elite expertise is preferred and believed superior to messier concepts such as the market or democracy.
The Government must try to build from the essentials out – security, legal certainty, frictionless trade. Zero tariffs would be the icing on the cake.
We are keen to gather views from interested parties (such as businesses, industry groups, politicians, academics and others) about what would happen.
Everyone needs to be prepared for the hugely difficult times that we now face.
The Government appears bumbling, directionless and out-of-ideas before Article 50 has even been triggered.
Ricardo’s theory of comparative advantage is 200 years old, but still often misunderstood.
My Private Members’ Bill would improve the situation for lenders as well as borrowers.
The Article 50 Bill starts its passage through the Commons today – uniting the Conservative Party and throwing Labour into disarray.
Popular anger won’t fade whilst the system excessively rewards the very few.
The overwhelming evidence, after years of trying, is that the political will and courage simply is not there.
We must show people how markets can make life better for ordinary families by broadening choice, spurring innovation, and driving down prices.