Coveney: 'Many UK companies simply not ready for Brexit realities'

'Supply chain issues remain but are improving'

Simon Coveney: 'We have seen more than a 300% increase in demand for direct ferry routes between Ireland and France.'

Many UK companies were simply not ready for the reality of Brexit and the associated supply chain issues the Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said.

A month after the United Kingdom left the European Union a range of issues have emerged with exporters and hauliers experiencing difficulties moving products between jurisdictions and having to comply with new custom and inspection arrangements.