Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, there would be. However, the Deputy is asking me to accept a speculative theory that Britain will not have access to the Single Market and that it will not accept the fundamental freedoms, one of which is the free movement of people. The Deputy is asking me to determine what the future Prime Minister of Britain will say or what will be his or her view. We will have to wait until 9 September when that person is elected to see what is his or her view and whether he or she supported the "Remain" campaign or the "Leave" campaign.

For our part, we will examine all the options. I do not want to see a hard Border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. I do not think anyone else does either. If it becomes an issue, we will deal with it. I cannot give the Deputy an answer on the outcome without knowing Britain's intent, its strategy, where it wants to be or what it wants to do. Obviously, it has to determine those matters. It will not be dealt with by the European Commission alone. It will be overseen by the European Council. All three institutions will be involved, namely, the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Council.