Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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327. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of staff dedicated to managing Ireland's response to the decision of the United Kingdom to exit the European Union; the structure of this team; how it will work with teams in other Departments; who has overall responsibility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20297/16]

Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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I do not have any staff in my Department that are dedicated to managing Ireland's response to the decision of the United Kingdom to exit the European Union. My Department has limited exposure to EU matters and, accordingly, there are few direct implications for my Department arising from the UK's decision. My Department is appropriately represented at Assistant Secretary level in the Interdepartmental process that is led by the Department of the Taoiseach to co-ordinate Ireland's response and I will address any issues that arise within my Department's remit.