Agreement on Windsor Framework positive for EU-UK relations and all-island economy – Ibec
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has said that today’s announcement on the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol through the Windsor Framework will be welcomed by businesses across the all-island economy. Responding to the news that the European Union and the UK have reached an agreement on the post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland, Ibec […]
Farmers set to take the biggest Brexit hit – IFA President tells Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture
Addressing the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture this afternoon, IFA President Tim Cullinan said regardless of the final outcome on Brexit, Irish agriculture and Irish farmers stand to lose out most. “Whether or not a limited deal is achieved, the impact will be a deterioration of trade – what is at issue is the degree […]
Teagasc Annual Report and Accounts for 2018
Excluding the Net Deferred Funding for Pensions, Teagasc income in 2018 was €195 million (2017 income – €187 million). There was an increase of €6.432 million in Grant in Aid compared to 2017. Research income increased by €1.924 million (6.3%), including increases of €1.835 million in externally funded research grants, €481,000 in analysis fees and […]
Over 50% of exporters nationwide say that Brexit has already had an impact on business – Enterprise Ireland
• Currency fluctuations number one concern amongst Irish exporters as Britain’s exit from the EU fast approaches • 83% plan to enter new global markets over the next 12 months in response to Brexit • Irish companies must take action now and further their diversification plans Research carried out by Enterprise Ireland has […]
EU Commission to help workers in event of ‘no deal’ Brexit – Hogan
Statement by Phil Hogan, EU Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development This morning (4 September 2019), the European Commission adopted the latest in a series of Brexit Preparedness Communications, in which we reiterated our call to all stakeholders to prepare for a no-deal scenario. In order to help businesses that trade with the UK, we […]
‘Hoping’ for a safety net at the bottom of the Brexit cliff is not enough – IFA
Speaking at this morning’s All-Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit in Dublin Castle, IFA President Joe Healy reinforced the devastating impact that a no-deal Brexit would have on Ireland’s agricultural sector. He outlined the crisis that is already underway in the beef sector and restated his call for mitigation measures to be put in place as […]
Farmers Facing Armageddon From Brexit – Minister Has To Get Commission Support Immediately
IFA President Joe Healy said that Irish farmers are already bearing the brunt of the impending Brexit through disastrous beef prices. “Minister Creed needs to put on the green jersey and tog out, right now, for Irish farmers who are facing a potential Armageddon from Brexit,” he said. Along with price supports, Joe Healy said the […]
Businesses Advised To Prepare ‘Brexit Readiness’ Statement – PR Figure Recommends
Companies whose activities are likely to be affected by the impact of Brexit, even to a minor extent, are being advised to prepare a statement particular to their situation which would set out their ‘state-of-readiness’ in terms of the preparations they must make to keep their business functioning smoothly, irrespective of the final form the […]
Government Must Set Out Plan On Brexit Cliff Edge For Farming And Agri Sector, Warns IFA President
IFA President Joe Healy said with just 100 days to Brexit, there is massive concern among all farmers and especially livestock farmers about prices and exports to our most important export market in the UK. Joe Healy was speaking at a meeting of the IFA National Council in Dublin today. “Our Taoiseach & […]
