Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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1335. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has discussed with his UK counterpart the possibility of a new aviation agreement between Ireland and Britain to avoid flight disruption as a result of Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34935/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I have had a number of meetings with my UK counterparts, EU counterparts and the European Commissioner on Brexit. These meetings were extremely useful in promoting an understanding of transport and tourism Brexit implications for Ireland including the potential implications for the open skies policy and connectivity. It is too early in the Brexit process to speculate in any detail on the possible need for a new aviation agreement between Ireland and the UK. This will be informed by the future relationship of the EU and the UK in aviation, and much depends on the progress that can be made during the negotiations on such matters.