The Government of Ireland has announced the adoption of a Contingency Framework outlining the responsibilities of government departments in the event of a no-deal Brexit occurring in March 2019.

Taoiseach Dr. Leo Varadkar said, in part:

"Today’s result [acceptance by the EU of UK PM Theresa May's Brexit plan] marks the beginning of a new phase of negotiated withdrawal �" one that is expected to take place over at least two years and possibly longer.

Businesses can continue to trade as normal and people can continue to travel as normal between Ireland and the UK, including Northern Ireland."

From the Taoiseach.com media release:

• Priority issues identified include: UK-EU Negotiations, British-Irish Relations, Northern Ireland, Trade, Investment, North-South Border Impacts, Competitiveness and Macro�"economic issues, Research/Innovation funding and Energy.
• It is important to recall that Ireland �" as a committed Member State of the EU - will work within the EU context. At the same time, Ireland has unique bilateral interests with the UK, including with regard to Northern Ireland, and the Government will also have to work bilaterally in close contact with the UK Government and the devolved Administration in Northern Ireland.

Go here for more details.

And stay tuned for more on Brexit developments affecting tourism, as the situation advances.