Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

It would be surprising if, when visiting the Border, any politician did not involve himself or herself in dialogues on Brexit. The Taoiseach said he did so with a variety of groups. Did he meet any representatives of workers, specifically unions organised on an all-island basis, to discuss their understanding of the implications of Brexit? Did the Taoiseach discuss the implications of a hard Brexit, which is now a very real prospect? Will he share his view on preparations for such an eventuality? We obviously have to prepare for that eventuality. It is hopefully not likely but it is certainly a distinct possibility.

This morning, we had easterly winds which closed Dublin Port. The immediate consequence of that was the blocking of the port tunnel and traffic chaos. That was the result of an hour's closure due to adverse winds. As an island nation, what specific logistical preparations are we making in the event of a disorderly departure from the European Union by Britain? What impact will it have on our potential imports or exports of goods?

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