Irish Continental Group sees favourable trading conditions despite Brexit

Irish Continental Group (ICG) chief executive Eamonn Rothwell said yesterday he would be “wasting time” by planning for a possible Brexit and any implications which “might” arise.

Speaking after the ferry and freight services group’s AGM in Dublin, yesterday, Mr Rothwell said the board of ICG — which owns Irish Ferries and the Eucon freight shipping business —has no clear view on Brexit, adding that it is a complex issue which will take a couple of years to negotiate even if it were to become a reality.

Regarding ICG’s current operations, Mr Rothwell said the group has seen a good start to the year, with trading conditions remaining favourable.