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# trade - This year 2022

Irish exports hit their highest-ever level in 2021 while trade with Northern Ireland surged

# Brexit

Irish exports hit their highest-ever level in 2021 while trade with Northern Ireland surged

Feb 15th 2022, 4:01 PM 10,343 Views 11 Comments

Imports and exports to and from Northern Ireland both rose by nearly €4 billion.

# trade - Last year 2021

Loyalists opposed to the NI Protocol 'haven't got a clue' about how it works, says Ahern

# Brexit

Loyalists opposed to the NI Protocol 'haven't got a clue' about how it works, says Ahern

Nov 18th 2021, 7:58 PM 26,647 Views 48 Comments

Bertie Ahern said the idea that the NI Protocol is about trade “just passes them by.”

UK and EU set to sign last minute truce to hold off ‘sausage war’ trade dispute

# Brexit

UK and EU set to sign last minute truce to hold off ‘sausage war’ trade dispute

Jun 30th 2021, 7:01 AM 10,659 Views 19 Comments

The UK and the European Union are set to announce an extension to a grace period.

British exports to EU plunged by 41% in January, while non-EU exports increased by 1.7%

# Brexit

British exports to EU plunged by 41% in January, while non-EU exports increased by 1.7%

Mar 12th 2021, 1:01 PM 19,592 Views 46 Comments

The UK officially left the Single Market and Customs Union on 31 December, leading to new trading rules from New Year’s Day.

EU reaction to NI Protocol grace period extensions ‘hysterical’, says Arlene Foster

# Brexit

EU reaction to NI Protocol grace period extensions ‘hysterical’, says Arlene Foster

Mar 9th 2021, 5:21 PM 18,702 Views 40 Comments

The European Commission is preparing to take legal action against the UK government, accusing it of breaching the terms of the protocol.

Brexit: EU says UK's unilateral move to extend NI Protocol grace period 'breaks international law'

# Solo Run

Brexit: EU says UK's unilateral move to extend NI Protocol grace period 'breaks international law'

Updated Mar 3rd 2021, 7:16 PM 41,512 Views 56 Comments

The UK announced that it would extend a grace period on health certs required for agrifoods going from GB to NI.
This caused a stir as the decision should be made jointly by the EU and UK; and the EU had been considering it anyway.
Maroš Šefčovič is to speak with David Frost tonight to raise the EU's "strong concerns" about the decision.

# Brexit

Tonnes of new ferry routes have helped to Brexit-proof Irish trade - but choppy waters could yet be ahead

Mar 1st 2021, 12:05 AM 48,082 Views 24 Comments

Transporting products across the UK landbridge is going to get rougher before it gets smoother.

# Trade

Jennifer Whitmore: We need a full debate and proper scrutiny of CETA trade deal

Feb 10th 2021, 7:00 AM 11,348 Views 23 Comments

The Social Democrats TD argues that there has been more time dedicated to the controversial Canadian-EU trade deal on the airwaves and social media than in the Dáil.

Freight between Ireland and UK dropped by half in January

# Brexit

Freight between Ireland and UK dropped by half in January

Feb 1st 2021, 6:30 AM 17,430 Views 11 Comments

Trade between Ireland and the UK dropped significantly after the Brexit transition period ended, but is slowly increasing again.

Incomplete haulier paperwork still causing headaches and delays at Irish ports, Cabinet told

# Brexit

Incomplete haulier paperwork still causing headaches and delays at Irish ports, Cabinet told

Jan 19th 2021, 6:46 PM 11,011 Views 25 Comments

The State is to fund antigen tests for truck drivers travelling to France.

How has trade between Ireland and Great Britain been affected in the first two weeks of Brexit?

# Disruption

How has trade between Ireland and Great Britain been affected in the first two weeks of Brexit?

Jan 17th 2021, 6:30 AM 40,662 Views 45 Comments

More than 70% of trucks are completing paperwork before moving goods, and are being ‘green-lighted’ to leave Irish ports.

Freight group warns of trade disruption as supply chains 'slow up' due to new rules

# Brexit

Freight group warns of trade disruption as supply chains 'slow up' due to new rules

Jan 15th 2021, 2:49 PM 8,309 Views 11 Comments

FTAI General Manager Aidan Flynn said it is “unbelievable” that 30% of goods imported into Dublin Port are being inspected.

Why is Brexit impacting deliveries to Ireland, and what else is being held up?

# Explainer

Why is Brexit impacting deliveries to Ireland, and what else is being held up?

Jan 8th 2021, 4:11 PM 45,029 Views 38 Comments

How exactly is Brexit affecting food supply chains and trade routes – and will things settle down soon?

'Extremely small' number of consignments refused at Dublin Port for having incorrect documents

# Brexit

'Extremely small' number of consignments refused at Dublin Port for having incorrect documents

Jan 4th 2021, 4:13 PM 14,862 Views 10 Comments

Four vans looking to travel to the UK had issues yesterday at Dublin Port.

# trade - All time

The Northern Ireland Protocol kicks off from tonight - here's what you need to know

# Brexit

The Northern Ireland Protocol kicks off from tonight - here's what you need to know

Dec 31st 2020, 12:18 PM 49,390 Views 35 Comments

New checks and processes on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland will come into operation at 11pm tonight.

Poll: Will there be a Brexit trade deal before 31 December?

# Your Say

Poll: Will there be a Brexit trade deal before 31 December?

Dec 21st 2020, 9:32 AM 30,974 Views 57 Comments

Another weekend of tense negotiations failed to achieve a breakthrough.

Post-Brexit trade talks resume as ‘significant differences’ remain

# Customs Union

Post-Brexit trade talks resume as ‘significant differences’ remain

Dec 21st 2020, 7:10 AM 7,661 Views 9 Comments

Michel Barnier and Lord Frost met in Brussels yesterday.

Neasa Hourigan says efforts to push CETA deal through are 'extraordinary' and 'cynical'

# Investor Court

Neasa Hourigan says efforts to push CETA deal through are 'extraordinary' and 'cynical'

Dec 16th 2020, 12:05 AM 23,061 Views 51 Comments

Hourigan told TheJournal.ie that the current environment in the Green Party is “unpleasant”.

Three-month 'grace period' will mean Brexit agri-checks won't apply to foods sent to NI supermarkets

# What's In Store

Three-month 'grace period' will mean Brexit agri-checks won't apply to foods sent to NI supermarkets

Dec 9th 2020, 4:04 PM 9,704 Views 5 Comments

Yes, this is basically another Brexit extension.

Boris Johnson remains ‘optimistic’ of post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels

# Time Is Ticking

Boris Johnson remains ‘optimistic’ of post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels

Dec 2nd 2020, 6:44 PM 9,211 Views 21 Comments

Michel Barnier has briefed EU ambassadors on the negotiations amid little signs of progress as time runs out.

# Brexit

UK and Canada agree post-Brexit trade can continue under same terms as EU deal

Nov 21st 2020, 4:08 PM 33,194 Views 28 Comments

Business groups welcomed the announcement but warned that firms face a ‘cliff edge’ without deals with the EU and other nations.

British government says EU leaders must 'change their position' for talks to continue

# Looming Deadline

British government says EU leaders must 'change their position' for talks to continue

Updated Oct 19th 2020, 3:10 PM 34,929 Views 52 Comments

The British government has launched a ‘time is running out’ campaign urging businesses to get ready for the end of the transition period on 31 December.