Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

EI and InterTradeIreland Brexit advisory clinics focus on priority areas for contingency action in financial and currency management, strategic sourcing, customs, transport and logistics. There is also a customs and logistics component of EI's Brexit: Act On Initiative, which involves the provision of independent consultants to client companies for two half-day sessions. This is designed to help them decide on specific actions over a short period to address the risks and opportunities of Brexit. The Revenue Commissioners have extensive engagement with industry and are providing advice on long-term planning around skills for customs post Brexit. Industry representative bodies are also playing their part. Customs awareness and clearance training is being offered by the Irish Exporters Association, Freight Transport Association Ireland and the Irish International Freight Association. Private sector providers are also active in this space. A great deal of work is taking place in that regard. Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland and the local enterprise offices are providing many supports to businesses. They are asking the businesses to identify the risks that Brexit presents and to mitigate those risks.

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