External Resources
HMRC Resources
This contains essential information for hauliers, intermediaries and drivers using the short straits to move goods from the EU to GB from 1 January 2022. Read Document Here
Press Release from the Department of Justice: Public consultation on reform of alcohol licensing Minister McEntee has launched a public consultation on reform of alcohol licensing laws, seeking views on issues such as opening hours, online and delivery sales, licensing processes, Nighclubs, late bars – Your views on reforms to build on practices adopted during Covid, such as outdoor dining. Read Full Press Release Here
June 22nd - Brexit Transit Declarations
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IRISH-GERMAN TRADE AFTER BREXIT
Zeit magazine in Germany recently profiled how German businesses are seeking to offer their Irish counterparts an EU alternative to British suppliers following Brexit (read translated article here).
If this could be of interest to your business, please contact the German-Irish Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
VIDEO: Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD
WATCH HERE
VIDEO: NI Finance Minister, Conor Murphy MLA
WATCH HERE
SLIDES: Kerry Curran, InterTradeIreland
Looking To The Future - Opportunities For Growth
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SLIDES: Thomas McEvoy, Louth Local Enterprise Office
Supports Available To Louth SMEs
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SLIDES: Robert McConnell, Pinnacle Growth Group
Managing North-South Supply Chains
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SLIDES: Oliver Mangan, Chief Economist, AIB
Vaccine Powered Economic Rebound Expected
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SLIDES: Emma Kerins, Chambers Ireland
Building The Cross-Border Economy
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SLIDES: Deirdre Maguire, InterTradeIreland
Supports Available From InterTradeIreland
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SLIDES: Marie Ward, NMDDC & Joan Martin, LCC
A Gateway Region Positioned For Growth
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Jan 29th
Retail Roundtable Update Guidance to Business and Consumers Here
Jan 28th
Brexit : Where we are now? Delivered by Grant Thornton & Louth Enterprise Office
Click here to view Presentation Passcode: FT*unHB1
Grant Thornton Brexit Presentation
LEO - Louth Brexit Presentation
Jan 20th
BREXIT UPDATES
Click the links below for further information on -
Jan 18th
BREXIT RESOURCES
The Department of Agriculture Food and Marine document that includes information about SPS checks between GB and NI for products arriving into NI - CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Find contact numbers for the Brexit Call centres HERE
If you have a specific query in relation to Brexit and customs matters, please email brexitqueries@revenue.ie
Jan 7th
BREXIT NOTICE FROM REVENUE
PBN User Guide and additional clarification on ENS
Further guidance has issued in relation to the completion of Pre-Boarding notifications. It is important to ensure that the data held within the Import declaration and the Entry summary declaration are correct, this includes the arrival times entered on those declarations.
Requirements for AIS and AEP for the purpose of availing of the preference code 300
Please see eCustoms notification 036 2020: CLICK HERE
This outlines the requirements for AIS and AEP for the purpose of availing of the preference code 300. If you are getting an error on an entry in relation to Preference code 300 please send us (ecustoms@revenue.ie) the transaction id and Revenue will be able to investigate it for you.
From the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI)
Information is available on the FSAI - SEE HERE
Jan 6th
EU-UK FTA INFORMATION
Chambers Ireland have put together an information sheet on EU-UK FTA. For further information regarding Certs of Origin, VAT and EU-NI Trade, download the document below:
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
REVENUE UPDATE
Guidance in relation to the Pre-Boarding notification
January 5th - BREXIT RESOURCES
Find contact numbers for the Brexit Call centres HERE
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has prepared a document on the issue of the import and export of fresh or chilled meats to/from the UK: DOWNLOAD HERE
DFA information/UK contact details for hauliers:
If you have a specific query in relation to Brexit and customs matters, please email brexitqueries@revenue.ie
January 4th 2021
Brexit Contact details for key services
BREXIT & CUSTOMS UPDATE
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment customs advice in relation to Irish Ports
Please see below for information:
Brexit - Webinars and 'how to' guides
Brexit
Presented by Grant Thornton
Click here to view Grant Thornton presentation.
If you have any queries please contact
Janette.Maxwell@ie.gt.com Jarlath.OKeefe@ie.gt.com
Click here to view Local Enterprise Office - Louth presentation
https://www.localenterprise.ie/Louth/Brexit/Brexit/
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Local Enterprise Office - Louth
Recent Brexit Updates
Brexit Resources from Revenue
The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation have compiled a list of updated Brexit information which you can view here.
Revenue Readiness Checklist for Business DAFM Brexit Update & Key Messages to Retail Forum
Brexit Key Messages from Food Safety Authority of Ireland & More
If you have a specific query in relation to Brexit and customs matters, please email brexitqueries@revenue.ie
Brexit Readiness Checklist
Published Oct 8th
The Brexit Readiness Checklist highlights some of the key actions that businesses can take to get ready for the changes Brexit will bring from 1 January 2021. The checklist includes links to the relevant Agencies who can provide the necessary guidance and support to businesses.
Is your Business Brexit Ready?
Download Practical Steps to get your Business Brexit ready below
Are you Brexit Ready
The ‘Transition Period’ lasts until 31 December 2020. It remains essential that businesses continue to review the ‘Practical Steps’ guide and seek to get fully Brexit ready. Read more https://www.droghedachamber.ie/blog/are-you-brexit-ready-931d7fa9-7034-492f-93fc-214cd706d903
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Brexit and Your Business
The UK is due to leave the European Union.
As one of our closest trading and business partners, this will mean change for all Irish businesses – regardless of location, size or sector.
There is no single approach to Getting Brexit Ready and there is uncertainty regarding what Brexit will mean in practice. However, there are 9 key steps that every business should review to see what actions they need to take to be as prepared as possible:
9 Key Steps to Review
If you're worried about how Brexit will impact your business or simply want to find out more visit the following websites for the latest updates and resources.
Enterprise Ireland, Gov.ie, IDA Ireland, Bord Bia, Revenue, SFA, IBEC
Brexit Day: Another Cliff Edge Year Lies Ahead
Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot commented this morning on the UK's formal departure from the European Union taking place today.
"Today marks a very sad day for businesses in Ireland with the departure of the United Kingdom from the EU. Businesses will now hope for a comprehensive, ambitious series of agreements to underpin the future relationship between the UK and the EU.
Throughout the Brexit referendum processes and subsequent negotiations we expressed our regret at the UK’s decision to leave the EU. However, it is with a sense of suspended disbelief that as the UK departs, businesses in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, Ireland and the rest of the EU have no idea what they now need to prepare for at the end of the transition period.
The unilateral dismissal by the British Government of the mutually agreed option in the Withdrawal Agreement to avail of a two-year extension to the transition agreement must also be taken seriously. As the negotiations for phase two now commence, the realisation of the compromises and concessions required to reach agreement on specific issues will become very real, very quickly and time is on nobody’s side. The cost to business, and the resulting impact on employment and taxes, of this ongoing uncertainty is unquantifiable.
The negotiation and ratification of a comprehensive and ambitious Free Trade Agreement will be a challenge, particularly as there is no precedent for this kind of negotiation where both the UK and the EU will be worse off, rather than better off, following the agreement of a deal.
In Ireland, the incoming Government must ensure that our interests are protected in this next round of negotiations. This will be best achieved by working with the Commission, and other Member States, to agree a negotiating position that supports and sustains a close trading relationship.
It is vital that an agreement facilitates the continuation of the incredibly strong relationship that exists between British and Irish businesses.
Cliff-hangers belong in serial dramas, not in the real economy. We continue to advise all businesses in Ireland to prepare for the possibility of a cliff edge exit on 31 December 2020 and also to engage with any companies in their supply chain either in, or with exposure to, the UK to ensure appropriate measures are being put in place."
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For further information please contact Gabriel Doran, Communications & Media Executive on 01 400 4331, 086 608 1605 or email Gabriel.Doran@chambers.ie
Chambers Ireland – Ireland’s largest business network creating the best environment for members locally, regionally and nationally.
Have a question about Brexit? Contact our office on 041 9833544 or fill in the form below.
Regional Brexit Customs Briefing Series
Deal or no deal, if your business is importing or exporting goods – and intends to continue doing so into 2021 – there are vital steps you need to consider now to prepare for uncertain trading conditions in the new year. For context, Enterprise Ireland has launched new data on the degree of readiness of Irish businesses- with 40% yet to decide how to pay any customs charges, and 30% yet to identify who will manage customs procedures.
Ready for Customs
From the 1st January 2021 our trading relationship with the UK will change fundamentally. One of the most urgent issues facing Irish businesses is that exporting goods to or importing goods from the UK (excluding Northern Ireland) will require a customs declaration. In the July Jobs Stimulus package, the Government announced that Enterprise Ireland will manage a new €20m fund to assist Irish business meet this challenge – the Ready for Customs grant. Read more visit
Applications are currently open. The application process will close when the €20m fund has been dispersed or on 15th December at 3pm, whichever is earlier.
Business Session
Brexit
Presented by Grant Thornton
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Click here to view Local Enterprise Office - Louth presentation
Sponsored by Local Enterprise Office - Louth
Are you Brexit Ready?
With less than 100 days to Brexit, you should now be taking the necessary preparations and actions for the substantial changes that will arise on 31st December 2020.
The purpose of the “Are You Brexit Ready?” event is to reinforce the need for your business to take action now to prepare for Brexit.
Date: Wednesday 21st October
Location: Online Webinar
Time: 11am to 1.00pm
Full Event Brochure available to download here
Key dates in the Brexit timeline to keep an eye on
23rd Nov European Parliament plenary, which could be crucial in ratifying an agreement between the EU and UK
10th Dec Start of 2-day European Council, the final such summit of 2020
14th Dec Final European Parliament plenary for 2020
31st Dec Final day of the transition phase for the UK
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