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…
Uk’s Brexit solo run erodes trust with Europe
The European Commission is expected to take legal action against the United Kingdom in the days ahead over its unilateral move on implementing the Northern Ireland Protocol. The EU and UK were in negotiations in recent weeks through the Joint Committee, which implements the Withdrawal Agreement, about a possible…
Ireland should forge a deal on Covid vaccinations with UK
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is asking the government to look into loaning extra Covid-19 doses from the likes of the UK. Fianna Fail Deputy, Marc MacSharry, made the comments in the dail recently. He says people in all walksof life are feeling the pressure of repeated lockdowns. Speaking…
Commitment from UK & EU to implement Protocol
The EU and the UK say they’re ‘fully committed’ to implementing the Northern Ireland Protocol. It’s after their negotiators met in London last night and had a ‘frank but constructive discussion’. They’re promising to address problems the new checks on goods have caused for businesses in the North.…
Talks to continue on Northern Ireland protocol
British and EU negotiators will hold talks next week on the Northern Ireland protocol, to try to end a dispute. The Taoiseach says the EU caused ‘political mayhem’ by its decision to trigger part of the agreement last weekend, in a vaccine row. Some checks at ports in…
MacSharry calls for UK ‘eat out’ scheme to be introduced in Ireland
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is calling on the government to introduce a scheme similar to one already operating in the UK that helps boost business for restaurants, cafes and pubs. Under the UK scheme, diners can get half-price meals every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during August. The discount is capped at…
Brexit ready message not getting through
Businesses in the north west and border region are ignoring warnings to implement ‘Brexit ready measures ahead of a possible exit from Europe by the UK. It’s emerged that 58,000 businesses still do not have an Economic Operators Registration Number with only 3 weeks to go until a potential…