Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Contingency planning is challenging because many of the impacts in Ireland depend on the new arrangements that can ultimately be agreed between the United Kingdom and the European Union. Nevertheless, a substantial body of work has already been undertaken across Government to identify the key strategic and operational risks involved. This work is now being not only prioritised, but intensified across all Departments and agencies.

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