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

We have already taken account of the regional dimension of a no-deal Brexit in capital decisions already happening. For example, I gave a higher priority to the opening of work on the N4, which is happening tomorrow, because of what Brexit could mean for the north west. That is the best and biggest example of how we have made changes in our capital plan to try to deal with the effect a no-deal Brexit will create for different parts of the country. On current expenditure, we have again examined this issue, and that is why the Minster for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Humphreys, is launching the regional enterprise plans. On Monday, we will be launching the regional enterprise plans for those parts of the country that may be particularly affected by Brexit. We have already done that. The key feature of Budget 2019 is that we are increasing capital expenditure by between 22% and 24%. That will make more sense as we move through the year. If there is ever a year where we need to do that, it is this year.