Brexit and Irish Shipping Policy

That this conference notes with concern the potential implications for the Irish economy resulting from the decision of the U.K to withdraw from the European Union. In particular, conference notes the special position of Ireland, being an Island nation, within the E.U. This status places vastly higher costs on Ireland in terms of getting Irish goods to the European markets, speci cally in relation to shipping costs. Conference calls on the incoming Executive to develop a policy on Irish shipping in this context and to instigate a strategy to lobby both nationally and at E.U level for its implementation.