Marc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for the presentation made today. It was useful. It has clearly been underpinned by a great amount of work by the Department. The one comment or question I have is about the principal of reciprocity or the reciprocal arrangement. A great deal has been happening with Brexit and we have seen ample preparation on the European and Irish sides. This has not always been reflected on the UK side. A significant amount of work has gone in here to ensure we are well provided for in terms of the social welfare arrangements. Is the Minister happy that the same amount of work and preparation is taking place on the UK side so that Irish citizens living in the UK will be similarly protected as we get to the far side of Brexit?