Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 6 November 2019
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health
Implication of Brexit for Health Law in Ireland and EU: Discussion
Professor Tamara Hervey:
The only thing to add is that the other difference is the "but for". There is consent, and I appreciate it is an unfortunate word even though I understand why it is being used. Before, the "but for" was that we will just continue. That is the other difference. That is why people are using a different word to backstop. The term "frontstop" does not make sense. It is an odd metaphor. The detail of how this will work in terms of governance arrangements is what matters now. I agree 100% with Professor Maher that that is where attention should focus and, it is to be hoped, will focus, and can become a way of managing a situation that is deeply unfortunate.
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