Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017
586. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the details of all planning and research work under way on the impact of the result of Brexit negotiations in her Department or related State agencies; if this analysis is intended for publication; the expected completion and publication date respectively of this research, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46116/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade has responsibility for coordinating the whole-of-Government response to Brexit. In this capacity, he is working closely with his colleagues across Government to address the many challenges resulting. This cooperation also involves the relevant State Agencies.
Work at Cabinet level is being prepared through cross-Departmental coordination structures. These represent a frequent and active channel through which all relevant Departments are providing their research, analysis and overall policy input to the Government’s wider response to Brexit, including its priorities for the ongoing Article 50 negotiations between the EU and the UK.
As the outcome of the negotiations is not yet known, an important focus of the planning and preparation being undertaken through these structures is on deepening the Government’s analysis and understanding of the exact consequences of a range of different possible scenarios. This represents an intensification of efforts to build on the Government's contingency planning.
In relation to the work undertaken by my Department with regard to Brexit, I would refer the Deputy to my replies to Parliamentary Questions No 923 of 20 June, No 257 of 12 July and No 741 of 11 September.
The arrangements described in these replies are kept under constant review and will be enhanced as required in light of the ongoing preparations for Brexit.
