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Brexit Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019

Tuesday, 15 January 2019

Ceisteanna (257, 258, 259, 260)

Lisa Chambers

Ceist:

257. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the changes required at ports and airports as a consequence of Brexit require planning permission or legislative changes; if so, if planning permission in circumstances in which it is necessary is being sought; the status of same; the progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1127/19]

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Lisa Chambers

Ceist:

258. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date he expects the 33 inspection bays for trucks arriving at Dublin Port will be completed and ready for operation as set out in the Brexit contingency action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1128/19]

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Lisa Chambers

Ceist:

259. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date he expects the 270 parking spaces for trucks awaiting inspection at Dublin Port to be completed and ready for operation as set out in the Brexit contingency action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1129/19]

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Lisa Chambers

Ceist:

260. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date the new traffic management system is expected to be ready for operation at Dublin Port to manage traffic to and from ferries as set out in the Brexit contingency action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1130/19]

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Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 257 to 260, inclusive, together.

The Office of Public Works, on behalf of the Revenue Commissioners, the Department Agriculture, Food & the Marine, the Department of Health and the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport, is working to put in place the infrastructure required for customs, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) and health checks and controls at Dublin Port, Rosslare Europort and Dublin Airport when the transition period provided for under the draft Withdrawal Agreement expires at the end of 2020. In parallel with this, work is also underway to put in place temporary arrangements in the event that the UK leaves the EU at the end of March without an agreement. This includes the acquisition of sites and the installation of infrastructure at all three locations to cater for both scenarios. This work is ongoing.

An existing facility in Dublin Port is being refurbished in order to provide the necessary inspection facilities for the State agencies to carry out their statutory functions. An additional area has been identified for overflow parking and both facilities will be in place on or before the 30th March 2019. Planning requirements will be adhered to.

The Office of Public Works has also been engaged with the Dublin Port Company to ensure that the new traffic management system will be operational on the required date.

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