I propose to take Questions Nos. 422 and 439 to 442, inclusive, together.
As the Deputy will be aware, Brexit contingency planning, which commenced well in advance of the UK referendum on EU membership in 2016, is taking place across the whole of Government. Building on the extensive work already underway, the Government last week approved the further intensification of Brexit preparedness, with all Departments being asked to rollout detailed action plans to ensure that the necessary arrangements are in place to address the impact of Brexit. These plans will be the basis for further decisions on staffing and resources.
Within my own Department, a dedicated Brexit/EU/North South Unit is coordinating work on Brexit across the Department and its agencies. Staffing and resource requirements are kept under review.
Any additional resources that may be required across Government to deal with Brexit must of course be the subject of detailed assessment, including as part of the Estimates process. The challenges posed by Brexit underscore the importance of ensuring that sustainable spending remains at the core of the budgetary process.