Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017
185. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the third plenary session of the All-Island Civic Dialogue; and the actions that will be taken after same. [42990/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe third plenary session of the All-Island Civic Dialogue took place on Thursday, 28 September, in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and brought together almost 300 representatives across industry and civil society to discuss the challenges and opportunities posed by the decision of the UK to leave the European Union. This event focused on the impact of Brexit on enterprise and society on the island and the steps taken by organisations to become "Brexit-ready". There was also a discussion on the future of Europe. This session followed two successful plenary sessions held last November and February. There have also been 19 sectoral dialogues in locations across the country to discuss the impact of Brexit on specific areas including Agri-Food, Transport, Energy, Tourism and Hospitality, and Education. The most recent sectoral dialogue on cross-border health co-operation took place in Dundalk on September 8. The All-Island Civic Dialogue is ongoing and forms a key part of our stakeholder engagement on Brexit and will continue through the negotiation process. The outcomes of the recent plenary session will again feed into the Government’s approach.
As with previous dialogues, a full report of the third plenary session will be published online. It is anticipated that further sectoral dialogues will be held over the coming months. I also hope to convene a further plenary session in the near future.
