Mary Mitchell O'Connor (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We are very cognisant of the issues for people in this country. With regard to Brexit, I am happy that my Department's co-ordination group is strong. I wrote to every Deputy in early July pointing out what we have done and are continuing to do as a result of the British referendum result.

In regard to the Irish Small and Medium Enterprise Association, ISME, I have met with ISME, the American Chamber of Commerce, the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, the Irish Farmers' Association, IBEC, the Small Firms Association and the Irish Exporters Association. We are trying to manage our way. There is uncertainty but my Department is working closely with the Department of the Taoiseach to ensure we get the best deal for Ireland.

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