Another day of Brexit talks in store
Talks aimed at securing a Brexit trade deal will resume in Brussels later. Yesterday the EU’s chief negotiator said a deal is still “possible” but sticking points remain on issues like fishing rights. Michel Barnier also said a short no-deal period is possible at the beginning of January, even if…
Brexit uncertainty is killing businesses
The uncertainty around whether a trade deal will be reached between the EU and the UK is ‘killing’ Irish businesses that trade in the UK That’s according to a representative from the Border Communities against Brexit. Brexit discussions will continue today, after negotiators were told to “go the…
McConalogue in Killybegs to discuss Brexit
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue visited Killybegs yesterday, Friday, to discuss Brexit with representatives of the fishery sector. The Minister, who marked his 100th day in the position on Friday, held a day of engagements, meeting with fishers, various stakeholders and local businesses…
More Brexit talks scheduled for this evening
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen will meet in Brussels tonight to try and keep talks on a trade deal alive. Yesterday the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier described the chances of an agreement “very slim”. That was despite a breakthrough on an inspections regime for goods…
Harkin urges Barnier to prioritise fisheries
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier had been warned by EU leaders not to rush into an unsatisfactory trade deal with the UK or fall into any Brexit negotiating trap laid by the UK involving fisheries. There are concerns that any agreement would be reached on all other issues with…
Vital Brexit talks continue today
British and EU negotiators will continue talks in London today, with less than four weeks to go until the Brexit transition period ends. The sides remain divided on fisheries and other issues. The UK’s admission that hopes of a Brexit deal are ‘receding’ has been described ‘theatrics’ by…
Border Brexit group fears we’re facing into the unknown
Business owners fear having to spend Christmas filling out forms and recalculating their prices if Brexit trade talks break down. Negotiations are continuing in London today with less than a month to go before tariffs kick in automatically on New Year’s Eve. The Oireachtas Enterprise committee is meeting today to…