As the Deputy will be aware, a whole of Government approach is being adopted to addressing the challenges posed by Brexit. My Department is playing a full part in responding to those challenges.
The risks arising from Brexit are reflected in the Government’s National Risk Assessment, which identifies areas where Brexit poses a specific risk, particularly in relation to the economy. This approach is reflected in my own Department’s Statement of Strategy for 2016-2019 and also in its Risk Register.
A dedicated Brexit/EU/North South Unit is responsible for coordinating the response to Brexit across the Department and it plays a full role in the cross-Department structures that support the work of the Government.
Policy decisions in support of the Government's approach to Brexit will arise across a wide range of areas, including the annual budgetary process; the National Planning Framework 2040; the new 10-year National Capital Plan; the Review of Enterprise 2025 Policy, and sectoral policies and investment decisions in areas such as agriculture, enterprise, transport, communications and energy.