Brexit goods checks may be weighing on Irish exports, figures suggest

Meanwhile, the value of goods exports from Ireland fell by almost €800m annually, according the CSO figures.

Carol Lynch, Partner in the BDO customs and international trade services department said there is now an opportunity for Central Banks around the world to reduce interest rates, which would “stimulate demand in Ireland’s main export markets.” Picture: David Creedon

Brexit goods checks implemented by Britain in January seemed to weigh on the annual level of Irish exports, suggested figures by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Exports to Britain declined to €1.2bn in February, a 5% drop compared to figures recorded in the same period a year earlier.