Brexit

The Brexit Committee is Chaired by Councillor Eamon Keenan for the 2022-2023 year.

The Brexit Committee will be responsible for monitoring and reviewing potential impacts for the Council and the district as a result of the UK’s leaving the European Union.

Its specific functions include:

• Articulating the Fermanagh and Omagh District specific issues which should be considered as part of the negotiation and transition arrangements;
• Promoting the retention of the “four freedoms” in any post Brexit scenario;
• Monitoring of progress and announcements post Brexit;
• Seeking to influence and contribute to Northern Ireland and island of Ireland
  considerations of the implications of Brexit on both the work of the Council and
  on the district;
• Identifying actions the Council may take to seek to mitigate any adverse
  impacts arising and capitalising on any opportunities as a result of Brexit;
• Reviewing changes to legislation as a result of Brexit and analysing the likely
  impact which they may have upon the delivery of Council services;
• Fostering and maintaining positive relations and cultural links with the EU;
• Promoting social cohesion within the district, post Brexit;
• Monitoring the impact on migrant workers, skills gaps and issues arising with
  regard to various sectors in the labour market;
• Considering the financial implications for the Council arising out of Brexit;
• Identifying the implications for EU grant funding and alternative funding
  opportunities;
• Seeking to influence decisions with regard to continuing access to and
  distribution of EU funds (with a particular focus on LEADER, Peace and Interreg
  programmes);
• Continuing to collaborate on a cross border basis and to ensure existing
  structures are not adversely affected as a result of Brexit;
• Hearing evidence from other parties.

Given the dynamic nature of this issue, these Terms of Reference will be kept under ongoing review.