James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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1522. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has examined the potential impact of Brexit on road hauliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37190/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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In the context of both the Irish road haulage sector and our wider economy, it is vital to minimise the impact of Brexit by maintaining close trade between the UK and Ireland, minimising regulatory burden for goods transiting the UK and pursuing trade and investment opportunities arising from Brexit. My Department’s officials maintain a close, ongoing working relationship with their counterparts in the UK and Northern Ireland and will continue to regularly interact with them as the effects of Brexit develop to determine how these effects may be mitigated and to safeguard the interests of the Irish road transport sector. My officials also continue to liaise regularly with representatives of the Irish road haulage industry and will take account of their concerns in engaging with the UK authorities.

I can assure you that my Department’s officials and I will continue to work with our UK and EU counterparts to advance Ireland’s interests in this regard.