High-level talks seek customs solution

The Government has failed to rule out the possibility of setting up special warehouses to take customs checks away from the border in a no-deal Brexit scenario.

High-level discussions between Ireland, the UK, and the EU on preparing for the impact of a no-deal Brexit are underway. However, officials have refused to provide further details other than to say these talks are at a “preliminary” stage. Cabinet discussed a number of issues relating to Brexit, including access to the landbridge and ICT changes yesterday, with all departments prioritising preparations in their own areas.