Seanad Committee to discuss post-Brexit opportunities, the impact of Brexit on Irish & UK Businesses and trading relationships between the two countries

The Committee of Senators will meet at 3pm in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House with: The Committee of Senators will meet at 3pm in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House with:

• John McGrane, Director General, British Irish Chamber of Commerce
• Paul Lynam, Director of Policy, British Irish Chamber of Commerce
• Cillian Molloy, Policy Associate, British Irish Chamber of Commerce

Speaking ahead of Monday’s meeting, Committee Cathaoirleach Senator Lisa Chambers said: “As noted in our last meeting, I commended the agencies involved in customs checks and ports and how they adapted and how minimal the impact was on supply chains and customers. As we move forward, we now need to explore possible Brexit opportunities around areas such as food and beverages, areas that have been highlighted at our recent meetings that could hold opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises. We also need to know if there has been an impact on businesses to date and if there is anything we can do to lessen those setbacks.”

Senator Chambers added: “Trading with our closest neighbour will always be important and keeping relationships strong and healthy is key. I look forward to a robust discussion on these areas with the British Irish Chamber of Commerce today.”

You can view the meeting in Committee Room 3 on the Oireachtas website.

More information can be found on the dedicated Committee Webpage. Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.