Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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140. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the legislation, including heads of Bills, from his Department which has been sent to European Union institutions before its publication for the period of the 32nd Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4250/19]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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As provided for in the Government’s Contingency Action Plan on the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, published on 19 December 2018, at a national level, Ireland has screened all legislation currently in force to identify areas where legislative amendments will or may be required in the case of a no deal Brexit.

The General Scheme of these proposed amendments was published on 24 January 2019, as the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019. In relation to this proposed legislation, and Brexit Preparedness and Contingency planning more generally, the Government continues to engage with the EU institutions and other Member States to ensure a coordinated approach, where appropriate.

The Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019 is intended to be consistent with and complementary to the steps currently underway at EU level to prepare for the UK’s withdrawal, notably as regards the implementation of the European Commission’s Contingency Action Plan published on 19 December 2018 and associated legislative measures. The Bill and the Parts contained within it may be updated or adjusted further in light of ongoing developments, including in respect of EU legislative measures currently under consideration and any additional measures taken collectively by the EU27 Member States, including Ireland.