Measures need to be taken in order to make small and medium enterprises ’Brexit-proof’ or it “could derail Ireland’s economy”, a body representing Irish and British business has said.

Thousands of Irish businesses should receive €2,000 for dealing with customs for the first time after Brexit, a lobby group said.

Failure of the EU to reach a deal with the UK will be “appalling” for Ireland and especially for the economy outside Dublin, the boss of Dairygold has warned.

The UK will continue to trade, co-operate, and work closely with its European neighbours — and none more so than Ireland, according to MP Robin Walker

The Bank of England wrong-footed investors by keeping interest rates on hold, but held out the prospect of a stimulus package soon to help the economy cope with Britain’s decision to leave the EU.

Business representative bodies called for the Government to ensure that Ireland is at the forefront of upcoming negotiations as the fallout from the UK’s decision to leave the EU began to hit home.

More than ever, we are reliant on something other than goodwill from Britain, writes political reporter Juno McEnroe

Taoiseach Enda Kenny and British Prime Minister David Cameron have signed a declaration of cooperation between Ireland and Britain over the next 10 years.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Prime Minister David Cameron will today publish plans for the development of British-Irish relations for the next decade.

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny will address the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly for the first time later.

FLOOD campaigners will plead with a Government minister today for emergency funds to carry out vital dredging to protect a west Cork town from disaster.

British and Irish business communities have today been reassured that Ireland’s 12.5% rate of corporation tax will not change.