Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I apologise to the Deputies for not being here for the start of the section but I believe I heard the points that were put.

The first question was whether all of these sections seek to maintain the status quoand the answer is that they do. I believe all Deputies have been briefed on that point.

I was also asked if these policies would apply indefinitely. In the event of a disorderly Brexit at the end of March, these policies will be introduced to maintain the status quo, but, of course, they would be subject to review at any point either through the annual mechanism we have through the finance Bill or through the many Bills my Department introduces to the House each year. There would be opportunities then to look at the application of this policy and see if either I or any of the Opposition parties believe that any further amendment is needed.

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