Brexit Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 February 2018

Wednesday, 7 February 2018

Questions (110)

Brendan Howlin

Question:

110. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the additional budget for 2018 or other years, provided to his Department and all agencies and bodies within his remit to plan or prepare for Brexit; the number of additional staff that have been recruited to work on this policy area in each body, agency and his Department; the number of dedicated staff planning and working on Brexit matters in each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6327/18]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

My Department’s Brexit / EU / North South Unit is responsible for coordinating Brexit issues across the Department.  The Unit comprises six staff, along with an attaché based in the Permanent Representation in Brussels.  It oversees Brexit work across the Department and works closely with the Department of the Taoiseach, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Department of Finance, as well as other Government Departments.  It is represented on the Interdepartmental Group on the EU and Brexit, and supports me in my work on Brexit. 

Brexit issues are also addressed by staff in relevant areas across the Department.  The cost of the Brexit/EU/North South Unit is met from within the Department’s existing budget and is kept under review. 

My Department and the relevant bodies under its aegis engage as necessary in relation to Brexit matters.