Gino Kenny
Question:17. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the international, European Union and Northern Ireland division of his Department. [41802/18]
View answerWednesday, 24 October 2018
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The International, EU and Northern Ireland Division of my Department works on all international, EU and British-Irish and Northern Ireland affairs within the Department, including Brexit.
The Division assists me in my international role including as a member of the European Council, and in my other EU and international engagements. The Division also provides advice and assistance to me regarding Northern Ireland Affairs and British Irish relations.
This includes assistance for my international engagements, including meetings of the European Council and other EU Summits, bilateral engagements with heads of Government of EU Member States and other countries and in respect of international affairs more generally.
The Division also assists the work of Cabinet Committee C, which deals with EU Affairs, Brexit, and International matters and works closely with other relevant departments, notably the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Questions Nos. 18 and 19 resubmitted.