September exports fall reignites Brexit fears

Figures showing Irish goods exports fell in September from the previous month may reflect the huge plunge in sterling since the Brexit vote in June, analysts say.

Seasonally-adjusted exports, which fell to €9.87bn from €10.32bn in August, were still higher than the €8.98bn of exports recorded in September 2015, the CSO figures show.

Analysts have been trying to detect evidence whether the 13% plunge in the value of sterling against the euro since June 23 will weigh on Irish exporters selling goods across the Irish Sea.