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Irish firms will be required to pre-lodge customs declarations ahead of shipping products to Great Britain from the end of the month

New Brexit-related import controls in force from Jan 31

Irish businesses that are involved in exporting goods to or through the UK have been urged to ensure that they are fully prepared for Brexit-related import controls that are being introduced from January 31.

Business • 19 Jan 24

Lord Mountbatten was the last British Viceroy in India

Who was Lord Louis Mountbatten?

Lord Louis Mountbatten, whose assassination shocked the world in 1979, was a member of the Royal family and second cousin once removed of Queen Elizabeth II.

Ireland • 27 Aug 19

Bakeries such as Bretzel bakery, could see a shortage of flour because of Brexit

Will there be food shortages if there is a hard Brexit?

If the EU sticks to their word that there will be no renegotiation of the Withdrawal Agreement, and the UK stands firm on wanting the backstop altered, then we are in for a no-deal Brexit in less than 10 weeks.

Brexit • 26 Aug 19

Exports to Great Britain accounted for 10% of total exports in November

Irish trade surplus rises by 12% to €4.58 billion

Irish imports fell by €752 million (-9%) to €7.32 billion between October and November, while exports were €247 million (-2%) lower at €11.9 billion.

Business • 15 Jan 19

State agencies such as Enterprise Ireland and Bord Bia have been encouraging and assisting Irish companies to seek out new export markets to help reduce their dependency on the UK

Exports to Great Britain fall by 5% in September - CSO

Irish exports to Great Britain fell by 5% to €1.3 billion in September when compared with the same month last year, as companies here continue to make efforts to reduce their dependency on the British market ahead of Brexit.

Business • 15 Nov 18

The Lords' report highlights the problems posed to British-Irish relations from Brexit, but accepts there is no easy way of solving them

The Lords work out what Ireland needs from Brexit

The British House of Lords' EU committee report on Brexit's implications for Ireland is a characteristically thoughtful document from a body well recognised for its thorough and measured approach to the routine business of the EU.

analysis and comment • 12 Dec 16

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