Category: State Preparation [General]

2.   Connectivity, Transport & Travel 2.1.   Connectivity Given Ireland’s unique geographic position, securing effective connectivity between Ireland, the UK and the rest of the EU has been a key priority of the Government’s Brexit planning. Key aspects relating to connectivity, including in areas such as aviation and road haulage remain subject to the ongoing negotiations […]

Introduction This Brexit Readiness Action Plan supports and promotes the necessary preparations for the substantial and enduring changes that will arise at the end of the transition period in less than four months’ time, on 31 December 2020. In many respects it draws on the Government’s Brexit Contingency Plans of December 2018 and July 2019. […]

2.   Trade in Goods 2.1.   Trade in Goods From 1 January, 2021, regardless of the outcome of the ongoing negotiations, the UK will no longer be part of the EU’s Single Market and Customs Union. This means any business that moves goods from, to or through the UK will be subject to a range of […]

Trade in Services 2.1.   Trade in Services From 1 January 2021, regardless of the outcome of ongoing negotiations, the UK will no longer apply the rules of the EU’s Single Market for Services. This will mean an end to the automatic facility in EU law that has generally allowed UK businesses, as businesses established in […]

Other Sectoral Issues 2.1.   Judicial and Law Enforcement Cooperation Judicial and Law Enforcement Cooperation between Ireland and the UK remains of primary importance including in the context of Northern Ireland. Measures, though less optimum than the current EU framework, will be put in place to ensure a viable extradition system with the UK, and to […]

North-South & East-West Relations 2.1.   Northern Ireland and Implementation of the Protocol The Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (“the Protocol”) is an integral part of the Withdrawal Agreement. It is a comprehensive and legally operative solution that addresses the challenges of Brexit on the island of Ireland. Regardless of the outcome of the future partnership negotiations […]

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Getting Business Brexit Ready How will Brexit affect my business? Supply chain Customs Tariffs/Duty Certification, Regulation and Licensing Currency Movement  Working Capital and Funding Data Protection  Sectoral information Brexit could affect your business in a number of different ways. Under EU law, businesses have different responsibilities depending on where they are situated in the supply […]

Sectoral Information Some sectors are exposed to different Brexit-related issues than others, or are exposed to a greater extent. Below you will find information on sector-specific Brexit-related issues. Retail Distribution chains within the retail sector are highly integrated across Ireland and the UK. Many retail businesses, from independent retailers to large international chains directly or […]

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Economic and Budgetary Response Ireland is facing the challenge of Brexit in a strong economic position, with record employment levels and unemployment down to 4.5 per cent – the lowest since 2005. The IMD’s latest report ranked Ireland as the world’s seventh most competitive economy (out of 63 economies assessed) and second most competitive economy […]

Communications and Stakeholder Engagement In recent months, the Government’s stakeholder outreach and communications activities have increasingly focused on preparing businesses and citizens for the practical implications of Brexit, including a no deal scenario. Communications: Public Information and Outreach Across government departments and state agencies, extensive work has taken place to inform businesses and citizens about […]

Executive Summary This update to the Brexit Contingency Action Plan takes place in the context of the extension of the Brexit Article 50 process until 31 October 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020), which was agreed by the European Council at its meeting on 10 April. The Conclusions of that European Council make clear that there can be no opening […]

Trading with the UK Last updated: 2 April 2019 Published: 28 February 2019 From: Department of the Taoiseach Goods: For all businesses trading with the UK Goods: For traders who may have VAT liabilities in the UK post-Brexit Goods: For traders trading in excisable products Goods: For traders importing animal or animal products Goods: For […]

Trading with the UK Published: 28 February 2019 From: Department of the Taoiseach Goods: For all businesses trading with the UK Goods: For traders who may have VAT liabilities in the UK post Brexit Goods: For traders trading in excisable products Goods: For traders importing animal or animal products Goods: For traders importing plants and […]

Supply Chain Last updated: 1 March 2019 Published: 27 February 2019 From: Department of the Taoiseach If you trade with the UK or your supply chain is partly dependant on the UK you may need to take steps to mitigate the impact of Brexit. Businesses should review their operations to see if they rely on […]

Administration and Banking Published: 27 February 2019 From: Department of the Taoiseach Banking & Financial Services Commercial Contracts Financial risk & currency management Energy Supply Banking & Financial Services There has been significant work at the national and EU level to ensure continuity of service across banking, payments, insurance and financial markets post-Brexit. It is […]

Daily Life Last updated: 28 February 2019 Published: 27 February 2019 From: Department of the Taoiseach Healthcare Finances Energy Supply Food Supply Mobile phones & roaming Consumer Rights Data Protection Brexit is likely to affect some day-to-day consumer issues, particularly in a no deal scenario. In such a no deal scenario, the departure of the […]

Travelling and Visiting Last updated: 28 February 2019 Published: 27 February 2019 From: Department of the Taoiseach Flying Driving Cross border public transport services Mobile phones & roaming Travelling with pets There is a very high volume of travel between Ireland and the UK, from tourists and people visiting friends and family to people commuting […]

Getting Business Brexit Ready As it stands, the UK is scheduled to leave the European Union as of 11pm on Friday, 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020). As of 30 March 2019, the UK will be a third country. If the Withdrawal Agreement is ratified before 30 March 2019, most of the legal effects of Brexit will apply […]

Update to Contingency Action Plan 30 January 2019 Since the publication of the Contingency Action Plan on 19 December 2018, the Government has continued to intensify its preparations for a no deal scenario across a range of sectors. Cabinet has been taking key decisions to advance the implementation of our Brexit preparations. This month Cabinet […]

Approach The Government regrets that as yet the Withdrawal Agreement agreed between the EU, including Ireland, and the UK has not been approved by the British Parliament. It continues to believe that it represents the bestoption for both the UK and the EU. The Government recognises that, given the proximity of the formal date for […]

Overview A no deal Brexit would mean that on 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) the UK’s status under EU law would change from that of an EU Member State to that of a third  country with no trade or cooperation agreements in place with the EU. The transition period, as provided for in the Withdrawal Agreement, would […]

Dec 2018 Response and Engagement Many of the actions aimed at mitigating the effects of a no deal outcome will be taken at the EU level as they involve areas of EU competence and sectors regulated by EU law. The EU has already published 81 sectoral notices with detailed guidance on planning for a no […]

EU Funding Programmes The Irish Government has been clear and consistent in its commitment to the successful completion of the current PEACE and INTERREG programmes and to a new programme post-Brexit. This ambition is nowreflected in concrete proposals from the Commission. The draft Withdrawal Agreement provides for the completion of the current programmes without interruption. […]

December 2018 Trade Reports commissioned by the Government and undertaken by the ESRI/ Department of Finance and by Copenhagen Economics, provide evidence to demonstrate that the macroeconomic and trade implications for Ireland of a no deal Brexit will be pronounced with differentiated impacts on certain sectors and companies, depending on their level of exposure to […]