The right hon. Lady congratulates Adam Jogee on securing the debate and pays tribute to Michael Lonergan for his work in promoting British-Irish relations, highlighting her own involvement as vice-chair of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly.

The hon. Member notes the historical and contemporary contributions of the Irish community to Staffordshire’s cultural and economic life, acknowledging their significant role in various industries such as mining and healthcare.

The hon. Member highlights the cultural impact of Irish institutions like the Hammersmith Irish Cultural Centre and praises its work in promoting Irish culture across London and beyond.

Endorses hon. Friend's remarks, acknowledges Irish monks' role in spreading Christianity. Mentions St Patrick's influence on Scotland through Columba and Drostan. Recalls personal memories of St Patrick’s day traditions including religious observance, pilgrimage to Dublin for sporting events, and listening to daughter's performance via radio.

Raises concerns about the impact of Brexit on cross-border communities in Ireland. Criticises government’s approach towards Northern Ireland's political crisis, calling for constructive engagement to resolve issues. Emphasises importance of maintaining open borders and protecting peace process.

Highlights the significant contributions of the Irish community in Luton South and South Bedfordshire, including employment opportunities at Vauxhall Motors, Electrolux, and NHS. Mentions the growth of Irish institutions like churches and schools, and local organisations such as the Luton Irish Forum that support the Irish community's economic and social well-being.

Celebrates St Patrick’s day, emphasising its importance in bringing together people from different parts of Britain. Advocates for making St Patrick’s Day a national bank holiday alongside other patron saints' days and suggests restoring the Order of St Patrick.

Congratulated Adam Jogee for securing the debate, acknowledged the largest Irish community in Brent East. Discussed her family's connection to Kilkenny castle and shared memories of celebrating St Patrick’s day with the Montserrat high commission. Highlighted discrimination faced by Irish immigrants but also the strong bonds formed between communities. Emphasised the importance of unity and celebrated successful businesses run by Irish people in her constituency.

Noted that he is the only MP present from Northern Ireland, despite the debate's relevance to Northern Ireland affairs. Highlighted St Patrick’s importance as a religious figure who brought Christianity to Ireland and emphasised historical ties between Britain and Ireland during the second world war.

Mr Logan questioned Mr Allister's accusations about the role of the Irish Government during Brexit negotiations, pointing out that some Unionist elected representatives encouraged their supporters to vote for Brexit in June 2016.

Mr Conlon congratulated Mr Jogee on securing the debate, emphasising the importance of strong co-operative relationships between Ireland and Britain. He highlighted contributions from Irish people in construction, healthcare, and other sectors, while also acknowledging historical challenges faced by the community.

The Irish community has transformed and is now confident in its contributions to every aspect of life in Britain. The debate also touches on a campaign for justice for survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes living in Britain, with the aim of securing fair compensation without affecting their benefits.

The debate acknowledges the positive contributions of the Irish community but also addresses issues such as Brexit's impact on Northern Ireland and welfare cuts, emphasising the need for closer ties with Europe and support for disabled people.

The hon. Member for Broadland and Fakenham praised the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme's speech, acknowledged contributions of people of Irish descent to trade union movement, discussed historical significance of St Patrick, and highlighted economic ties between UK and Ireland while acknowledging challenges in political relations.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland congratulated the lead member on securing the debate, emphasised personal connections to Ireland, highlighted cultural contributions made by Irish individuals and their impact on various sectors such as nursing, construction, music, culture, politics, hospitality, and business.

The Under-Secretary discussed the importance and celebration of St Patrick's Day, highlighting various events and initiatives. They mentioned the Government’s efforts to promote Northern Ireland both domestically and internationally, including visits by the Secretary of State to the United States and hosting a reception at No. 10 Downing Street for leaders from business, voluntary sectors, arts, and entertainment. The speaker also emphasised the importance of relations with the Irish government and discussed recent developments such as the UK-Ireland summit in Liverpool. They highlighted efforts to maintain political stability, including the implementation of the Windsor framework and the establishment of Intertrade UK. Funding announcements included £129 million for public service transformation funding. The Under-Secretary also mentioned ongoing work on digitising the Belfast News Letter and training materials for civil servants.

Mr. Jogee thanked his colleagues who contributed to the debate, including Members from various constituencies such as Mid and South Pembrokeshire, Hammersmith and Chiswick, Stafford, and Aberdeenshire North and Moray East. He praised speeches for their content and delivery, notably mentioning the hon. Member for Romford's case for restoring the order of St Patrick and his own father’s shared birthday with the hon. member. Mr. Jogee thanked the shadow Minister and the Liberal Democrats spokesperson for their contributions.