Brexit preparedness
Deputy McLoughlin criticised remarks by opposition spokespeople and asked for an update on Ireland's Brexit preparedness. The Tánaiste said there was a lot happening, urged cooperation to keep people informed, and offered detailed briefings on the path to the June and October milestones.
Recent comments made by a number of Front Bench spokespersons and some of the Fianna Fáil Party opposite have sought to undermine and damage the Government's efforts with regard to Ireland's overall Brexit strategy and on the overall preparedness of this country's business for Brexit.
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In my opinion this very unhelpful approach was continued when the Fianna Fáil's leader recently said prolonged negotiations with the UK on Brexit could harm Ireland. Will the Tánaiste provide for me, the House and the public listening an accurate update on the ongoing progress on Ireland's Brexit preparedness?
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This week's star from the Fine Gael press office is for Deputy McLoughlin.
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I will try to be brief because I hope we will have an opportunity for statements on Brexit. There will be statements in the Seanad next week, and certainly there will be an opportunity for them in this House soon. There is a lot going on with regard to this issue. All I will do is to ask colleagues for their co-operation when we talk about Brexit and the negotiations to ensure people are fully informed. My office is happy to brief people in detail on where we are and where we intend to be in June and, subsequently, in October, which are the next key dates with regard to Brexit outcomes.