Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Even though that was never the most likely scenario. Is that not correct? The most likely scenario was always that there would be a trading relationship beyond WTO rules. My point is that the Irish Government, with one other government, has requested a review of an association agreement currently in place. There will be implications for the Irish economy, for Irish companies and FDI companies based in Ireland in the event that is carried out. Mr. Downes said that the Department has carried out no contingency planning for any eventuality other than the continuation of the status quo. That says to me, by implication, that the Department is of the view that despite the fact the Government has sought a review of the association agreement, there will not be any change to the current relationship.