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# Exports

This year
2023
# leopard tanks
Germany to provide Ukraine with Leopard tanks after intense pressure - reports
Unnamed government sources told a German news channel that Ukraine would receive 1 tanks.
All time
# flying pigs
Campaigners urge Government to reverse decision to export live pigs to China
Animal welfare experts have said such live exports would be ‘cruel and inhumane’.
# through the floor
Imports from Britain have dropped by over €900 million since Brexit
Meanwhile, Britain accounted for just 7% of exports from Ireland.
# Exports
Coveney had 'blunt' conversation with UK government over move to extend NI Protocol grace period
The minister said the EU is seeing now it is negotiating with a partner it can’t trust.
The EU is now considering legal options.
Coveney says the move was "disrespectful" and has damaged UK-EU relationships.
NI Protocol issues can be resolved with goodwill and common sense, Boris Johnson says
Brexit: EU says UK's unilateral move to extend NI Protocol grace period 'breaks international law'
# Customs
1.8 million customs declarations were processed in January – more than in all of 2020
Revenue has apologised for “intermittent performances” with its import system.
# Mad Cow Disease
Ireland suspends beef exports to China after atypical BSE case confirmed
There are no public health risks associated with this case.
# Bord Bia
Covid-19 will have a 'severe' impact on Irish food businesses
Bord Bia has said that the coronavirus pandemic has caused major disruption to the food industry.
# policy and economy
'The factories are closed, there's going to be a huge knock-on effect'
The impact of the coronavirus is being felt in Ireland with SMEs unsure about what lies ahead.
# Startups and tech
Why medtech startup PMD raised €1.4m to work on a 'huge opportunity' in the Middle East
The Cork outfit develops wearables to monitoring patients’ breathing and is also looking towards Canada.
# CSO
Irish exports to the UK have grown a lot in spite of ongoing Brexit uncertainty
Total goods exports to the UK increased by €166 million and amounted to a total €1.2 billion.
# Simon Coveney
Since 2014, Irish trade with Russia has fallen - agrifoods have been 'hit hard'
In 2014, overall trade with Russia was worth €948 million.
Voices
Column: Brexit is dangerous for Ireland if we're not prepared
Irish businesses develop their international business plans to mitigate against the risks coming down the road, writes Hugh Torpey.
# United Nations
New sanctions imposed on North Korea are 'a whole new level'
A ban on exports aims to deprive Pyongyang of about €850 million in annual revenue.
# Exports
Britain is not Ireland's most lucrative EU trading partner - Belgium is
Exports to Britain in 2015 accounted for €13.7 billion but the Belgian market was worth €14.5 billion.
# Holy Cow!
Nothing is denting the world's appetite for Irish dairy
The sector was the biggest contributor to record food and drink exports in 2015.
# damnation
'You can't stand with your finger in the dam': Bruton gives his 2c on TTIP
This is what the Jobs Minister had to say about a EU-US free-trade deal today.
# Sister Act
'We thought we could set up an online shop, work from home and make a fortune'
One of the sisters behind Clevamama tells us about building an award-winning export business.
# a fine drop
How Irish whiskey has been brought back from 'near extinction'
Thousands of rural jobs could be created if the local sector recreates the success of the Scotch industry.
# the new lira
These forecasters have some dire predictions for the euro
Put it this way – it’s a good time to be a US tourist in Europe.
# sane cows
After 15 years, China has lifted its ban on Irish beef
But hold on, more inspections are still needed.
# Exports
Will Ireland get into China's multi-billion euro beef market? We'll find out soon
Chinese officials visited meat plants late last year. A report is now being compiled.
# Where is the beef
A free trade deal between the EU and US is looking very shaky for this year
Some 150,000 responses were made to a survey about the pact – and most were against it.
# not trickling down
Sure the economy is getting boomier, but it could be a long time until most people feel it
So much for being the “poster child” of Europe.
# Bottoms Up
Work starts on biggest independent Irish distillery - whiskey and jobs will flow
Walsh Whiskey Distillery in Carlow will be producing by 2016, 55 jobs to come.
# Going Down
Euro goes down, exporters cheer (some of them)
It’s not such good news if your business does most of its trade in Europe.
# Derailed
Exporters rail against All-Ireland train strikes
Industrial action could have lasting consequences for rail travel, the IEA said.
# Exports
"I don't think we're back to cheese mountains": Coveney plays down Russian sanctions
The Agriculture Minister has said the effect on the Irish market this year might only be €8.2 million.
# SME Exports
AIB announces €200m fund to support Irish SME exports
The bank’s latest Exports Outlook Report for SMEs shows positive mood among Irish companies for expanding their export market in 2014.
# Food Fight
EU beats US to become world's top agri and food exporter
Emerging markets, like China, are pushing up demand for European food products, according to the European Commission.
# trade mission
Sean Sherlock is jetting off to Switzerland to see how he can help Irish companies
More than 200 Irish-based companies are already doing business in the country.
# Only way to go
Irish firms are growing, but overseas is the best place for new business
One-in-three Irish companies are finding their feet abroad, but still face hurdles.
# viva mexico!
Why is the Mexican flag flying over the Mansion House?*
*No, we haven’t been invaded.
# cook like a frenchman
Guess how many of these were sold around the world last year?
It’s a lot of milking.
# Trade Surplus
Here's how much we're making from overseas trade
Trade gains bump driven by food, essential oils and organic chemical sectors.
# Exports
Gilmore: Not viable to export wind energy to Britain... right now
He was hesitant to state whether Ireland would support sending an EU security force to Ukraine.
# oh canada
Irish trade to Canada set for €1.2 billion boost
EU deal could be worth €26 billion overall.
# Goods
Value of Irish exports fell by almost half a billion between December and January
However, they saw a year-on-year increase of 4 per cent in January.
# farm inspections
IMPACT: Food exports could be hit by industrial action at Department of Agriculture
Over 600 technical staff at the Department of Agriculture intend to cause ‘administrative inconvenience to management’ from today.
# Jobs
Over 18,000 jobs created by Enterprise Ireland supported firms in 2013
Full-time employment levels in these companies are the highest since 2007 and total employment is the highest recorded in the last decade.
# Food
This is where Irish food and drink was sold last year and how well it did
We don’t know about you, but it’s making us a bit hungry.