Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 January 2019
238. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of meetings he has attended since the beginning of September 2018 with his officials to discuss and prepare for Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3592/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraAt least once a month, I meet with the Department’s Management Board. Brexit is a standing item on the Agenda at these meetings and members are updated on contingency and preparedness planning in my Department, and I also discuss Brexit issues with officials as issues arise. These meetings update on developments and discuss actions and contingency plans being developed by the Department. Since I was appointed Minister on 16 October last, I have attended six such meetings where Brexit issues have been discussed:
17 October 2018
25 October 2018
20 November 2018
7 December 2018
11 January 2019
18 January 2019
Apart from these formal meetings, I speak regularly with senior officials at other meetings as issues and queries arise so that I receive up to date information and advice, and Brexit is also considered at Cabinet.
