Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Minister said recently that there has been much-enhanced take-up of the two voucher schemes. She should be commended on launching those financial supports and encouraging the cross-Border traders. There seems to be grave anxiety among companies in Belfast, which is evident from the survey done by InterTradeIreland.

I think the Minister for Finance has sanctioned an extra 400 Revenue staff for customs and so on. Has there been any contact between the Minister and her UK counterpart on a possible customs arrangement? We sometimes hear in the media that the UK thinks technological solutions will enable a no-border situation and the backstop, which we must maintain. Has the Minister and her Department been involved in any discussions or have any proposals been put to her by the comparable Department in the UK as to trade between here and the UK?

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