Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 January 2021
101. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the shortage of car parts available due to Brexit; his plans to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3751/21]
View answerThrough engagement with shipping companies and haulage/freight representative bodies I have been made aware of difficulties being experienced by some companies in moving freight from or through Great Britain. There are a number of different factors associated with the difficulties being experienced however what is clear is that the issues are primarily linked to the new trading arrangements that exist between the UK and the EU rather than any transport related impediments.
Advice to anyone experiencing difficulties is to engage with the Office of the Revenue Commissioners to ascertain precisely what issues are being encountered. Revenue officials are available 24 hours a day to assist businesses in navigating the new customs requirements applicable since the 1st January 2021.
