Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In light of the UK referendum, what steps is the Minister taking to safeguard Irish trade interests? The ESRI and others have published reports warning that there is a potential reduction in trade between the two countries of up to 20%. The UK is a very important trading partner for us but the beginning of our approach has bordered on shambolic. I am very disappointed about the collapse of an all-Ireland forum before it even began and I hope that can be addressed. We are at an early stage but what plans is the Minister putting in place to safeguard Irish trade interests between the two states?

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