Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2019
194. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the additional State expenditures in 2019 which will be incurred by necessity to fully implement the proposed omnibus miscellaneous provisions (withdrawal of the UK from the EU on 29 March 2019) Bill in the coming weeks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4318/19]
View answerThe General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019 was published last week by my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The Bill is made up of 17 parts relating to nine Departments. It prioritises those areas that need to be addressed urgently through primary legislation, focusing on the broad themes of protecting the citizen and supporting the economy, enterprise and jobs. The Bill is intended to be consistent with, and complementary to, the steps currently underway at EU level to prepare for the UK’s withdrawal.
It is intended to publish the full text of the Omnibus Bill on 22 February 2019. The Government will work closely with all the opposition parties and Oireachtas members to seek their cooperation in ensuring that the necessary Brexit-related legislation will be concluded in a timely manner and in advance of 29 March 2019.
