Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

What we are doing is working with the sectoral relations in Northern Ireland. We have the all-island second plenary forum on Brexit on 17 February. We are engaged, full-time and on an ongoing basis, in respect of the post-Brexit situation, which is what interests me in terms of both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland - as the island of Ireland - and future economic and trading links. There are some serious matters to be discussed.

Deputy Howlin asked me about a weekly update in respect of Brexit. It started last Friday but will not come out every week. Instead, it will be issued as needs be. Two have been issued since last Friday and 550 people have already signed up. The update gives not only the main headlines but also outlines the issues, the dates on which sectoral meetings will take place and other noteworthy matters. It will come out as necessary because if it were left until the Friday, much could have happened in the interim. On Deputy Howlin’s suggestion, this goes through and it will be updated automatically. People can sign on if they wish to have that update made available to them. Briefings from senior officials are available for the leaders of Opposition parties in respect of particular issues. These will also be contained in the update.

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