Irish business groups call for swift action after Brexit result

Business representative bodies called for the Government to ensure that Ireland is at the forefront of upcoming negotiations as the fallout from the UK’s decision to leave the EU began to hit home.

The British Irish Chamber of Commerce called for a trade agreement between Ireland and the UK to be put in place as swiftly as possible “recognising the unique relationship” between the two countries.

Chamber Director General John McGrane also said the Common Travel Area between Britain, Ireland and Northern Ireland must continue.