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Leaders' Questions (16 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: Part of the concern businesses have is that this statement that we need to see a road map is very vague. While I take the Minister at this word that the Irish Government's position has not changed, to the businesses and to many of us looking on at the negotiations, it appears that the Irish Government's position did change because in October, the position was that insufficient progress had...

Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: Page 93 of the programme for Government includes a commitment to improving outcomes for every student. A new report published by the Bertelsmann Foundation reported on today in the Irish media makes very sobering reading. It ranks Ireland 21 out of the 28 countries on educational attainment. A figure I found quite startling is that 80% of the working age population have attained at least...

Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: The programme for Government-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (16 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the situation in which no solution is found to avoid border controls with Northern Ireland; the status of talks to be held in December to discuss the future relationship in respect of same in view of comments made by the Taoiseach on 8 November 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48486/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (16 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: On Wednesday of last week, the Taoiseach stated, " I am now of the view that it is likely we will be able to say that sufficient progress has been made at the December meeting, allowing us to move on to discussions on transition and the future arrangements." On Sunday, Michel Barnier said that EU member states need to start preparing for the collapse of the talks. At the October meeting,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (16 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Minister for his reply. We are all lined up in the context of what we want to see happen. Obviously, we would like to see the UK stay in the Single Market and the customs union. There is cross-party support for no controls or borders of any kind being put in place around the Six Counties. The Taoiseach said, "I am now of the view that it is likely we will be able to say that...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (16 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: I thank the Minister for his reply. What he said is good to hear. He has outlined a clearer position than that outlined by the Taoiseach. I thank the Minister for that. On contingency planning, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mr. James Brokenshire, went to Brussels last week and said that the British Government does not support and will not seek any form of special or...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Documents (16 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 35. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will publish all research conducted on the potential impact of Brexit by Government Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48316/17]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (16 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 39. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if it is Ireland's position that Mr. Michel Barnier’s mandate should be adjusted to ensure progress in Brexit negotiations. [44896/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (21 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 111. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the preparations made in her Department in the event of no agreement being reached between the United Kingdom and the European Union on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU; and if such preparations involve the drawing up of detailed and specific contingency plans in the event of a hard Brexit and a trade regime based on WTO...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (21 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 136. To ask the Minister for Finance the preparations made in his Department in the event of no agreement being reached between the United Kingdom and the European Union on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU; if such preparations involve the drawing up of detailed and specific contingency plans in the event of a hard Brexit and a trade regime based on WTO tariffs; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Brexit Issues (21 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 173. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the preparations made in his Department in the event of no agreement being reached between the United Kingdom and the European Union on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU; if such preparations involve the drawing up of detailed and specific contingency plans in the event of a hard Brexit and a trade regime based on WTO tariffs;...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Brexit Issues (21 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 189. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the preparations made in his Department in the event of no agreement being reached between the United Kingdom and the European Union on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU; if such preparations involve the drawing up of detailed and specific contingency plans in the event of a hard Brexit and a trade regime based on WTO tariffs; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (21 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 239. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the preparations made in his Department in the event of no agreement being reached between the United Kingdom and the European Union on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU; if such preparations involve the drawing up of detailed and specific contingency plans in the event of a hard Brexit and a trade regime based on WTO tariffs; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (21 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 263. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the preparations made in his Department in the event of no agreement being reached between the United Kingdom and the European Union on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU; if such preparations involve the drawing up of detailed and specific contingency plans in the event of a hard Brexit and a trade regime based on WTO...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Brexit Issues (21 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 296. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the preparations made in her Department in the event of no agreement being reached between the United Kingdom and the European Union on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU; if such preparations involve the drawing up of detailed and specific contingency plans in the event of a hard Brexit and a trade regime based on WTO...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Issues (21 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 324. To ask the Minister for Health the preparations made in his Department in the event of no agreement being reached between the United Kingdom and the European Union on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU; if such preparations involve the drawing up of detailed and specific contingency plans in the event of a hard Brexit and a trade regime based on WTO tariffs; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (21 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 431. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the preparations made in his Department in the event of no agreement being reached between the United Kingdom and the European Union on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU; if such preparations involve the drawing up of detailed and specific contingency plans in the event of a hard Brexit and a trade regime based on WTO tariffs;...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Brexit Issues (21 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 460. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the preparations made in his Department in the event of no agreement being reached between the United Kingdom and the European Union on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU; if such preparations involve the drawing up of detailed and specific contingency plans in the event of a hard Brexit and a trade regime based...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (21 Nov 2017)

Stephen Donnelly: 504. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the preparations made in his Department in the event of no agreement being reached between the United Kingdom and the European Union on the terms of the UK's exit from the EU; if such preparations involve the drawing up of detailed and specific contingency plans in the event of a hard Brexit and a trade regime based on WTO tariffs; and...