Shannon Chamber is warning businesses in Clare to make contingency THE plan – and not the backup, as concern builds about a no-deal Brexit.
Irish and EU officials are due to start discussing contingency plans next week, after a European Commission spokesperson confirmed it will enforce a hard border on the island of Ireland in the event of a no-deal.
The Taoiseach, meanwhile, has warned there is a “risk” customs checks could be operated in France or the Netherlands instead of in Ireland if Britain leaves without a deal.
This would remove the need for a hard border with the North, but would mean Ireland is treated the same as the UK for goods.
President of Shannon Chamber Mary Considine says the time has passed for businesses to rest on their laurels and insists they must be ready:
