Exporters highlight insurance costs

Soaring insurance costs and the harmful effects of the slump of sterling against the euro need to be addressed, the Irish Exporters’ Association has said.

In its pre-budget submission, the industry group, which represents a wide range of small and large exporters based in Ireland, has also highlighted the shortage of housing.

It makes no specific reference to the controversy surrounding the EU ruling that Ireland must collect €13bn in back taxes from Apple, but does call for amendments in R&D tax credits for firms developing intellectual property.