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Written question asked by Lord Mawhinney (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 September 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 September 2016. It was answered by Lord Bridges of Headley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 September 2016 on behalf of the Department for Exiting the European Union.

Foreign Relations: Republic of Ireland

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they envisage any form of public consultation before they decide their negotiating position, once Article 50 has been invoked, on those relationships with Ireland that fall outside EU competence.

Answer

The Department for Exiting the EU will be conducting the UK’s negotiations to leave the European Union in support of the Prime Minister. We will be working closely with Parliament, devolved administrations, and a wide range of other interested parties.

Our relationship with Ireland is unique and we have already engaged extensively with Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The Prime Minister and the Taoiseach met in London on 26 July and the Secretary of State for Exiting the EU visited both Belfast and Dublin in early September to engage with government and business stakeholders.

We look forward to working closely with the Irish Government and other key stakeholders as we develop our approach, and to make the most of the opportunities for both countries.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1935
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Foreign relations Public consultation Republic of Ireland Brexit
Link
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