New markets ‘key’ in case of Brexit

Some government departments are dragging their feet in mitigating the risks to Irish business of the UK potentially leaving the European Union.

Irish government agencies and departments need to be more proactive in widening the country’s export base to limit the financial damage of a Brexit to firms here, according to Irish Exporters Association chief executive, Simon McKeever.

While some progress has been made to increase Irish exporters’ presence in emerging markets such as China, India and South America much more needs to be done and in a more urgent manner.