The 48-hour customs restriction rule has affected trading and business in the border areas of County Monaghan.

Report shows customs checkpoint.

Monaghan town.

Interview with Willie McKenna, Border Business Committee, on recent improvements in trade.

Border petrol stations.

Interview with Willie McKenna on the need for cheaper petrol on border.

New shopping centre in Newry, County Down, and various shops.

Interview with Michael Carlin, Newry Chamber of Commerce, on the need for competition in border trading and the 48-hour rule.

Interview with John Taylor, Member of European Parliament (MEP), on the fact that Ray MacSharry may have to prosecute the Irish Government over the 48-hour rule that he introduced.

The reporter is Michael Fisher.

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