Brexit is not a friendly act and we have to invest big

Brian Lucey outlines strategic actions which Ireland could take to ease the blows that will almost certainly accompany Britain leaving the EU.

In economic terms, 2018 is going to be a very interesting year. Three big issues will demand the attention of the Government: Brexit, the lack of infrastructure that will hamper our ability to build on prosperity, and the need to plan for a united Ireland.

Despite the best efforts of all, it seems that the UK government has major difficulties in facing reality.