Written answers
Monday, 11 September 2017
Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation
Brexit Issues
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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77. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the Brexit-related research currently being undertaken by her Department; the topics under consideration; the date this research commenced; the expected date for completion and publication in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38879/17]
Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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My department is conducting a number of research projects to build an understanding of the possible implications of Brexit on Ireland for enterprise, consumers and trading relations. These studies will provide an evidence base to inform Ireland’s policy positions as part of the wider negotiation on the UK’s future relationship with the EU. The details of the Brexit related research currently being undertaken by my Department is as follows:
| Title | Summary | Date commenced | Expected date of completion | Expected date of publication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sectoral implications arising from Brexit: Most exposed sectors | This research examines the firm level implications of the UK being outside of the European Single Market and Customs Union for Ireland’s most exposed enterprise sectors. | December 2016 | End 2017 | N/A* |
| Strategic Implications arising from EU-UK Trading Patterns | Profile trade and investment to highlight dependence at sectoral and product level Quantify impact of various scenarios on trade and investment Develop policy options for Ireland – negotiations and enterprise (mitigation) policies Profile other EU countries to identify interests and allies | June 2017 | End 2017 | N/A* |
| **The Potential Impact of WTO Tariffs and other key relevant issues on Cross-Border Trade | The first topic in the research programme examined scenarios on how trade flows between Ireland and Northern Ireland might be affected in the event of the imposition of WTO-level tariffs and other non-tariff barriers on cross-border trade in manufactured products. That report was published earlier this Summer. Two remaining phases will be carried out - The second phase will assess some important aspects of how this cross-border trade is structured at a firm level and how flexible firms are in the face of trade shocks. It will also look at the integration of supply chains. The third phase will look at wider ecosystem trade issues and will assess trends and developments relevant to trade in Services (as opposed to manufactured products), between both jurisdictions. | Phase 2. - August 2017 Phase 3 - November 2017 | Phase 2. - Oct/Nov. 2017 Phase 3 - Spring 2018 | Phase 2. - Oct/Nov. 2017 Phase 3 - Spring 2018 |
| ***Financial impact of Brexit on consumers in Ireland | Analysis of impacts on Irish consumers due to price increases on UK imports under a number of potential post Brexit trade scenarios | August 2017 | End 2017 | End 2017 |
** Project being carried out by InterTrade Ireland in consultation with the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation
*** Project being carried out by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in consultation with the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation
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