Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes. It continues to be my judgment that it is more likely than not that a transitionary agreement will be reached that will begin next year. There is a need for the British economy to achieve that. There will also be the effects European-wide if such an agreement is not reached. At this time, I still believe it is far more likely than not that a transitionary agreement will be reached. If and when that transitionary agreement is reached, it will simply allow a longer period to manage all the other risks that could develop across many different policy areas, which incidentally is another reason I believe a transitionary agreement will begin early next year.