January start for Brexit, says Enda Kenny

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said it is his impression that British Prime Minister Theresa May will trigger the exit process from the European Union sometime in January or February 2017.

“It is strictly a matter for the prime minister but it is my impression from discussions is that it will happen sometime toward the end of January or early February,” he said.

Mr Kenny said the Government is focusing now on its preparations for budget 2017, which will be held on October 11.