Brexit Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 February 2018

Wednesday, 7 February 2018

Ceisteanna (280)

Brendan Howlin

Ceist:

280. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if his Department has commissioned economic or regulatory impact assessments of the risks to sectors under the purview of his Department following the decision of the UK to exit the EU and the various types of future relationships that might result; if he will provide a copy of such studies conducted; the persons or body commissioned to conduct this research; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6311/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Rural and Community Development

My colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., has the primary responsibility for leading on Brexit negotiations, my Department is contributing on an ongoing basis to discussions, and is providing policy advice relevant to its remit, as and when required.

My Department was established on 19th July 2017. When the BREXIT referendum took place, the functions that have since transferred to my Department were part of other Departments' functions, and initiatives were taken at that time with regard to a Border Forum, etc. I wish to confirm that my Department has not commissioned any economic or regulatory impact assessments of the risks to sectors under its purview following the decision of the UK to exit the EU, including the various types of future relationships that might result.