Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2021
180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which Ireland’s trade with Europe and the UK has been affected by Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61069/21]
View answerExport growth in Ireland in recent years has been very strong and the value of goods exports rose to its highest level in 2020. Our exporters and enterprise agencies have been working hard to counter the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit and companies in Ireland are performing strongly in international markets.
The Central Statistics Office compiles statistical data on Goods Exports and Imports. The latest figures available relate to exports and imports for the period January-September 2021 and can be found at www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/er/gei/goodsexportsandimportsseptember2021/
My Department continues to monitor the performance of the import and export sectors as the outlook for exports to the UK, Eurozone and rest of the world is being impacted by both Brexit and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The long-term response to Brexit is for companies across all sectors to become more competitive, more innovative and to diversify their export footprint into more international markets.
