The European Commission has started implementing its “no deal” Contingency Brexit plan today – 100 days before the UK is due to leave the EU.
It includes 14 measures in areas where a “no-deal” would create major disruption – including financial services, aviation, customs, and climate policy.
The Commission says the measures will not – and cannot – mitigate the overall impact of such a scenario.
The Irish government is due to unveil its no-deal contingency plans tomorrow.
European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis says it was an essential move.
Meanwhile, a Bunratty haulier insists it’s vital that bureaucracy doesn’t take over and that steps are taken to ensure haulage is kept as seamless as possible.
Eoin Gavin has been telling Clare FM’s James Mulhall what the biggest concern for that sector is and what needs to be done next:
