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

Matters relating to customs policy and procedures are dealt with at a central level by the European Union and we have requirements we need to uphold as the UK formally becomes a third country. I know the EU will try to ensure the rolling out and introduction of new customs procedures will be done in a way that is proportionate and will reduce the adverse effect on businesses that are trading from the Union. On the other hand, the EU and Ireland must also ensure the integrity of the Single Market is protected. It is an Irish interest in that it is in the long-term interest of Irish businesses and consumers that this happens. The Revenue Commissioners and the Government will do all they can to raise awareness of the schemes, ask businesses to participate and roll out the new customs procedures and policies that will be needed in a manner that is as effective as possible. What comes will be better if there is an agreement rather than no agreement; any agreement would still be very different from the position if the United Kingdom had remained in the European Union.

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