Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 July 2016
95. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of staff dedicated to managing Ireland's response to the decision of the United Kingdom to exit the European Union; the structure of this team; how it will work with teams in other Departments; who has overall responsibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20302/16]
View answerMy Department has been preparing for the outcome of the UK referendum on EU membership for a considerable period of time and this has included the establishment of inter-divisional structures and committees. Senior officials from my Department also participate in the Inter-departmental Group on EU-UK issues which is chaired by the Department of the Taoiseach. Following the outcome of the referendum, consideration of the staffing and structures is being reviewed to ensure that the Department is fully equipped to deal with the policy issues arising.
