2022 Trade War likely between UK and EU
A representative from the Border communities against Brexit has warned that if the European Court of justice is removed from having an overseeing role on the Brexit agreement then a trade war could take place between the EU and the UK. The former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern has also signaled…
Brexit a factor in agri haulage and labour shortage
A Sinn Féin MLA is claiming that the current labour shortages in agri-food and haulage are a direct result of the Brexit delivered by the Tories and the DUP. The Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA, Jemma Dolan brought a motion to the Assembly today which called for action to end…
Irish fishing industry ‘thrown under the bus’ with Brexit deal
The CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation says the burden due to Brexit needs to be fairly distributed between EU member states. Sean O’Donoghue was speaking after meeting with the The EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevicius, in Killybegs yesterday. He said they feel the deal is…
Fears Brexit could do more damage to hospitality sector than pandemic
A Donegal Councillor and hotelier believes the negative impact Brexit will have on the hospitality sector is being overlooked because of the pandemic. Micheal Naughton fears it could be much worse for businesses than Covid-19 has been for the past 18 months. He says there are a number of other…
A billion euro in EU Brexit funds for Ireland, hopes border region will benefit
The European Parliament has formally backed the Brexit Allocation Fund of 5 billion. It had been agreed some months ago, but MEPs had not yet agreed on the exact allocation until now. Ireland will be the largest beneficiary from the financial boost following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union,…
Advantage must be taken of Brexit Protocol
The business community in the Border region and North West of the country will be keeping a close eye on a meeting today between the leader of the DUP and the Taoiseach which will discuss the ongoing impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland. Jeffrey Donaldson is urging the Irish…
Ireland to receive most from Brexit fund, according to EU official
Ireland’s agricultural and fishing communities are to receive some of the special one billion euro EU fund to be given to Ireland. The five billion euro fund has been established to assist countries adversely affected by the British exit from the European Union. Tim Hayes is from the European Commission…