The Consumers Association of Ireland has criticised the proposed thirty-six-hour rule for cross border shopping announced this week by the Minister for Finance. The Association will seek MEP support to challenge the plan in the European Parliament. There has been mixed reaction by traders on both sides of the border.

Report shows Customs Officers checking cars in Newry.

Interview with Michael Carlin, Newry Trader, and Martin Daly, Dundalk Chamber Of Commerce.

The reporter is Michael Fisher.

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