Lisa Chambers (Mayo, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish to focus on Brexit, which is my own portfolio. I have the same question for both groups, who I thank for their presentations and for being here to take members' questions. Our work as the Committee for Budgetary Oversight is to make budgetary recommendations to the Government. What are the witnesses' recommendations for budget 2019 with regard to Brexit and the construction industry? What are the recommendations of Chambers Ireland with regard to the businesses it represents? I am aware that Mr. Malone has particular issues around Brexit, particularly in respect of Northern Ireland. I would welcome the witnesses' suggestions as to how we could help in that sphere, though we are of course limited. I would also like to hear Chambers Ireland's view on the Brexit loan scheme as it currently stands. Are there improvements that could be made to it? I have heard criticism that the term of credit is quite short and that the credit is not as affordable as it could be.