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Brexit Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2017

Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Ceisteanna (587)

Micheál Martin

Ceist:

587. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will report on the Government publication, Ireland and the negotiations on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, and in particular the commitment in the section dealing with long-term strategic economic planning; the way the Government is actually reviewing its Enterprise Policy 2015 to align the country's base and policies to reflect new international realities; the way the Government specifically will include a medium-term stabilisation and adjustment plan for those most affected by Brexit, supported by Government; and the actions being taken now to implement this. [21843/17]

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Freagraí scríofa

This publication reflects the findings and outcomes of extensive preparatory work and consultations undertaken and demonstrates how these will be brought to bear in Ireland’s approach to the negotiations ahead.

Now that the EU’s initial negotiating position is clear, the Government will intensify its focus on the economic implications of Brexit.

A review of our enterprise policy, Enterprise 2025, has been commenced and will be completed this year. The review will prioritise policies and investments to make Irish enterprise more diverse and resilient in the context of new international realities.

My department has been building an understanding of companies’ needs in adapting to the challenges posed by Brexit and to develop appropriate and targeted responses to support them. Extensive engagement has been undertaken with stakeholders the results of which I recently published.

Following on from this, my Department is progressing the development of a Brexit Working Capital Guarantee Scheme and is scoping out the need for a longer term Business Development Loan Scheme to assist firms in investing for a post-Brexit environment.

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