Ireland published No Deal Brexit Omnibus Legislation covering 15 laws

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said he hopes the Omnibus Bill being published today will never have to be used, but it is being put in place in order to deal with a disorderly Brexit.

The bill is a result of the work of nine Government ministers and departments who have worked on the legislation for more than a year, Mr Coveney said.

Speaking at Government Buildings this morning, Mr Coveney said the work started with a root and branch trawl of laws to determine what changes will be needed if the UK becomes a third country overnight.

Mr Coveney said he hopes this legislation “sits on a shelf” and never has to be used.

The bill is designed to protect Irish citizens, support jobs and secure ongoing access to essential services across the island.

Described as a landmark piece of legislation, the bill encompasses 15 laws in one that the Government says will be needed to protect citizens and businesses in Ireland if Britain crashes out of the EU without a deal.

Via RTÉ