We bring you a round-up of the past month’s Brexit activities which saw the UK Prime Minister take over the responsibility of the Brexit negotiations from the new Brexit secretary and the EU puts a dampener on the UK’s customs proposals.

• UK Prime Minister announced that she will take over the responsibility of the Brexit negotiations with the EU. New Brexit secretary Dominic Raab will “deputise” for her in the talks
• Following a round of further talks, agreement was reported on citizens’ rights and the financial settlement but the EU have said that critical elements of the UK’s customs proposals are unworkable. Back to the drawing board? UK Brexit secretary Dominic Raab was more upbeat saying that he was confident a solution for the border in Ireland could be achieved
• Tánaiste Simon Coveney said that Ireland would support the UK if it sought an extension to the Brexit negotiations beyond the two year limit set in Article 50
• Dublin port is building new customs facilities ahead of Brexit
• In case of a no deal Brexit, the NHS in England is preparing to stockpile medicines and blood products, says Health Secretary, and Ireland is also making contingency plans
• Theresa May made a visit to Northern Ireland last month and met business owners along the border to discuss their concerns about Brexit.
• The European Commission has urged the EU27 to step up preparedness in case the Brexit talks failed. In a 16 page document, the EU says that while they are working “day and night” for a deal, Brexit will cause disruption for businesses in the EU regardless of whether there is a deal.
• Dublin Port is reportedly ramping up its preparations for a no-deal Brexit and it’s been reported that the cabinet is set to approve the hiring of up to 1,000 additional customs and veterinary officials to deal with Brexit.
• Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue has said between 30,000 and 40,000 jobs could be lost in Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit.