Local TD says ‘Supply Chain General’ needed for Brexit transition
A local TD believes the appointment of a ‘Supply Chain General’ for the haulage sector would help the post Brexit transition. Fianna Fail Sligo/Leitrim Deputy, Marc MacSharry, made the suggestion in the Dail yesterday. There has been confusion at Irish and British ports in recent weeks since Britain left the…
Barnier pledges Irish industrial sectors will not suffer
The European Commission says it will do all it can to ensure no industrial sectors in Ireland lose out in the short term because of Brexit. The comments were made by EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier after he was presented with ‘The European of the Year’ award by the…
Calls for Brexit funds to be spent in regions worst affected be departure
Sligo/Leitrim TD and former MEP Marian Harkin is calling for monies from the EU Brexit fund to be spent in regions worst affected by Britain’s departure from the EU. The Independent deputy has told the Dail that the intent of the EU Commision is that the fund should help regions,…
Fishermen need ‘real support’
Fishermen say the Government must put forward real supports, and ‘not just nice words’ to help them through Brexit. Industry representatives met with the Taoiseach and the Ministers for Agriculture and Foriegn Affairs yesterday. It’s after the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation hit out at the trade deal when it…
Cabinet to discuss post Brexit trade deal.
The cabinet will meet today to discuss the post Brexit trade deal struck between the EU and the UK. It was due to be held tomorrow but has been brought forward. It’s expected the sectors impacted most by the Brexit agreement and how support can be provided will…
Brexit talks may go beyond Christmas
The Taoiseach has warned Brexit negotiations could go beyond Christmas Day. There’s still no agreement between the EU and UK as the time before the deadline ticks down. The EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, told member states that the UK’s latest offer on granting European vessels access to…
Central Government must supply more information on Brexit
Concerns were raised at this month’s meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County in relation to the lack of information from central government to the local authority when it comes to be preparing for the possibility of a ‘no deal Brexit. The concerns were aired by Sinn…