Jim Power: Why a Minister for Brexit makes total sense

Following the general election in February and the subsequent formation of a Government, albeit after a protracted period of negotiation, a minister was appointed with responsibility for housing, located in the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government.

This was a wise move, and a recognition of the fact that housing is currently one of the biggest economic, social and political issues facing Ireland.

In many ways, housing has subsequently been replaced by an even more significant issue, namely Brexit.