James Browne
Question:836. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to employ additional port inspector posts at Rosslare Europort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1243/19]
View answerTuesday, 15 January 2019
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My Department is working closely with colleagues across the Public Sector as part of the whole of Government approach to preparations for Brexit.
From an agri-food perspective, whether in the absence of any agreement between the EU and the UK, or in the case of an agreed future trading relationship, live animals, plants, food of animal and non-animal origin, food contact materials, composite and plant products imported from the UK will most likely be subject to import controls, including those imported through Rosslare.
In line with workforce planning processes, my Department continuously assesses business needs and will ensure that additional resources for Rosslare will be facilitated to complement our existing staff at the port as needs arise.
Resource requirements will continue to be assessed on an ongoing basis and my Department will monitor this evolving situation to ensure we are in a position to respond with flexible and expedient solutions.