Firms must be ready for the end of Brexit transition

Working in partnership, InterTradeIreland and the Chamber are running three webinars to help businesses understand the changes that might come into effect for their business from January 1. The webinars will focus on the Protocol and what it means for your business, the Services Sector and Transport and Logistic issues.

Emma Mullen–Marmion, President of Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade said: “Managing Covid-19 has been the focus for many businesses. With the Brexit transition period ending in a matter of months, it is important that the businesses re-engage on the Brexit issue and prepare for the changes that will happen on January 1. The purpose of the webinars is to ensure businesses understand what the changes mean, what they need to do and where they can go for help. InterTradeIreland has played a vital role in supporting businesses through Brexit and the Chamber is delighted that they will be partnering with us in these webinars.”

Aidan Gough, IntertTradeIreland’s Designated Officer continued: “Britain’s exit from the European Union will change the basis on which trade takes place between the two blocs and between Northern Ireland and Ireland. It is vital that businesses are ready to adjust to the new arrangements as they impact on their sector so that we continue to grow cross-border trade on this island and benefit from the many opportunities that have been realised through innovative partnerships. InterTradeIreland aims to assist businesses to make this process as seamless, or least disruptive as possible through the provision of detailed information on new processes as they emerge from the negotiations.”

The first of the webinars is on Wednesday, August 26 and will focus on “The NI Protocol and What it Means for Your Business.” Katy Hayward, Professor of Political Sociology, Queen’s University and Senior Fellow in the UK in a Changing Europe, will provide a precis of the Protocol and the current negotiations. The Q&A panel will include Stephen Kelly Manufacturing NI, Aodhán Connolly, NI Retail Consortium and Deirdre Maguire from InterTradeIreland.

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