Potential reduction in Ireland’s share of Brexit fund causing concern among farmers
A French proposal that could see Ireland share of a Brexit compensation fund would be have a hugely negative impact for farmers in the region. That’s according to the Chair of the Leitrim Beef Plan Movement, Brendan Barry. The proposal would recalculate how much member states would be entitled to…
North west MEP calls for roadmap on Brexit Fund
A Midlands/North West MEP is calling on the government to publish its roadmap for the Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fund. €5.4b has been allocated to help countries worst affected by the UK’s departure from the EU. Just over €1b is going Ireland. Midlands/North West MEP, Maria Walsh, says the likes of…
Calls made to establish fund for local farmers
The President of the IFA is calling for a payment for North West Farmers that would be similar to the Brexit fund that the French Government are proposing for French fishermen who would be worst impacted by Brexit. Tim Cullinan said that the sector worst affected by Brexit would be…
Border Region needs emergency Brexit Fund
Counties such as Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal need to be prioritised with a “Brexit fund” in order to soften the blow from a possible no deal Brexit. That’s according to The British Irish Chamber. They are calling on the Government here to prioritise such a scheme over a rainy…
Government urged to establish Brexit fund
There’s a call for the Government to set up a one billion euro Brexit fund to help businesses withstand a ‘Brexit shock.’ The British Irish Chamber of Commerce believes larger than expected corporate tax revenue, should be allocated to a Brexit Response Fund to support industries most impacted by a…