Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Last week, the Taoiseach said the parliamentary liaison unit was available to all parties in the Dáil. In this context, could he undertake to have a briefing note prepared on the UK Supreme Court's judgment and to focus on its implications for the North, given the later part of the decision, which stated the devolved assemblies had no role? Could he identify who he thinks will represent Northern Ireland in the Brexit structures in the UK? If he says it will be Secretary of State Brokenshire - and the other Secretaries of State for the other regions of the UK - it will be deeply unsatisfactory. Given that what happens vis-à-visBrexit is significant for the whole island of Ireland, as the Taoiseach has acknowledged, he has a duty to give us more information. It is a moving picture and it is difficult for everybody involved. However, yesterday's judgment will heavily condition what the Prime Minister, Mrs. May has the power to do regarding a promised withdrawal and implementation of section 50. We need more information.

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