Over the past three months, Irish businesses have had to face numerous challenges as they navigate the implications of a post-Brexit era. Among these challenges is the long-term reality of increased customs clearance declarations required in order to trade between Ireland and the UK. With the number of declarations for the first two months of…
Brought to you by Paul O’Donovan & Associates With Brexit moving closer all the time it is vitally important that traders are aware of the requirement to register for an Economic Operators and Identification (EORI) number. The EORI number is the minimum requirement for all traders who import and export goods with a non-EU country…
The Government yesterday announced further steps in its ongoing Brexit contingency and preparedness work, recognising that there is now a significant risk of a no deal Brexit on 31 October. The Brexit Contingency Action Plan Update published today reflects the extensive whole-of-Government and EU level work which has already taken place, as well as the…
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the signing of a formal agreement between the Irish and UK governments that provides for the continuation of key aspects of the Ireland-UK Common Travel Area (CTA), whatever the outcome of Brexit negotiations. Existing CTA provisions provide for the free movement of people across the islands,…
Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has warned of the devastating consequences a no-deal Brexit could have for the Irish fishing industry. The Ireland South MEP, who sits on the EU Fisheries Committee, said the Irish Government had a duty to use their influence in Europe to protect Irish waters. She was speaking as British…
Almost nine in 10 Irish SMEs (88%) feel the Government should be providing them with more support, according to the latest SME Ireland Confidence Tracker published by Bibby Financial Services Ireland, a leading provider of financial support and funding solutions to Irish SMEs. Irish SMEs believe that this support should come in the form of tax breaks (81%),…