Deloitte survey: Most Irish firms intend to grow despite Brexit uncertainty

Almost all chief executives here say they are planning to expand their businesses in 2017, despite the threat of Brexit, and over half have a strategy worked out to deal with the UK fallout, according to Deloitte survey.

Volatility in currencies is their top worry, but they also worry about finding staff with the right skills to fuel their growth plans, the survey found. Brexit nonetheless is an opportunity for Irish firms to export more to continental Europe.

“Business leaders are optimistic about growth levels over the next 12 months, despite the looming departure of the UK from the EU,” said Deloitte managing partner Brendan Jennings.