Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy is right and I believe it is essential that we continue to intensify what is a very constructive and positive relationship between the law enforcement agencies, both North and South, east and west. I recently had the opportunity, visiting the Border area with Deputy Fitzpatrick, to see first-hand the challenges faced by An Garda Síochána in a Border area. As I said earlier in response to Deputy O'Callaghan, we are not in a position now to say with certainty what the final outcome will be. Suffice to say that there is contingency planning right across the agencies, but in particular with An Garda Síochána. I met Garda management last week, specifically about its Brexit plan and strategy. I am satisfied that every effort is being made to ensure that we continue to have the type of relationship between An Garda Síochána and PSNI that we currently have and that our laws post-Brexit will be reflective of an intent on the part of both jurisdictions to ensure that criminal activity is not only investigated but prosecuted in a successful manner.