Getting Ireland Brexit ready

Addressing the challenges of a no deal Brexit takes place at a number of levels and requires responses at EU level, responses by Government, responses by citizens and responses by businesses and affected sectors.

 

While extensive Brexit preparedness and contingency planning has already been undertaken across Government, it is only by working together with businesses and our citizens that we can aim to mitigate the impacts of a no deal Brexit and ensure that we are prepared to the greatest extent possible. As part of our preparedness and contingency plans, the Government identified those operators and businesses engaged in importing, exporting or moving plants and plant products from or through the UK as a key sector impacted by Brexit.

The following is the latest advice that we can give you to help minimise any disruption to your business if you operate in this sector.

 

Key advice:

In a no deal scenario, the UK will become a ‘third country’ for trading purposes. This will mean that new rules will apply to operators and businesses importing from, exporting to or moving goods through the UK.  

These include a range of sanitary and phytosanitary checks for plants and plant products. Furthermore, there are specific rules applying to wood packaging used in the movement of goods. 

It is important that businesses undertake the necessary preparations to be ready for compliance with these changes, as incomplete documentation, inaccurate information or late submission of documentation will lead to delays, with knock on impacts for your business.

 

 

Latest advice on gov.ie/brexit:

Further information is available from www.gov.ie/brexit. This website is regularly updated with the latest developments so do check back regularly.