Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 December 2018
310. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department holds research, data or reports on the benefits or challenges a united Ireland would bring; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52937/18]
View answerMy Department does not hold any research, data or reports on the benefits or challenges of a united Ireland.
Over the past year, and currently, my Department is focused on undertaking Brexit-related analysis to ensure that we continue to provide the supports required by Irish based enterprises as they navigate the uncertainties and challenges posed by Brexit. For example, we have undertaken research in relation to economic impacts, commissioned from Copenhagen Economics, implications arising for skills in a post Brexit context, firm level insights into the implications at a sector specific level, implications for imports as well as surveying SMEs in relation to Brexit. Intertrade Ireland also undertook research on the potential impact of WTO tariffs, and on cross border trade and supply chain linkages supported by my Department. This ongoing analyses serves to inform policy in an evolving environment so that we meet the needs of businesses throughout the country, and help to inform ongoing negotiations. Our agencies continue to work closely with companies to tailor supports to meet their needs, and to capture opportunities to attract mobile investment.
