Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 December 2018
168. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if an assessment has been carried out on the needs of all ports and airports here and changes to infrastructure and facilities that will required as a result of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53234/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra169. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the outcome of assessments that have been carried out regarding changes to infrastructure and facilities at ports and airports as a consequence of Brexit; the changes that will be required; when he expects the new facilities and infrastructure will be in place by port and airport, in tabular form; if such changes require planning permission; if planning permissions have been sought; if so, the planning permissions that have been sought to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53235/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 168 and 169 together.
The Office of Public Works, on behalf of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, has been engaged in extensive discussions with the Revenue Commissioners, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Department of Health and the Department of Transport in order to assess the requirements for additional inspection facilities at ports and airports.
The additional requirements have been discussed with the relevant port and airport authorities. As these discussions are ongoing, it would be premature to release any details.
