Tourism and aviation must shout louder at Brexit table

Tourism and aviation form a nexus in Ireland that has unique and multiple effects across the economy.

Ireland is disproportionately dependent on air travel services to function while tourism is, relative to other countries, a vital element in the economy, especially outside of Dublin.

These facts underline the urgent need to push aviation and tourism up the political agenda as Brexit negotiations loom. Other sectors are proving to be far more adept on this issue. The agri-food industry is fully energised and campaigning on every facet of Brexit. Financial services lobby groups likewise.