Micheal Martin urges agri-food firms to prepare for new Brexit export rules

Ireland’s deputy premier has said he is hoping there will be no delays at ports after new Brexit-related controls are introduced this week.

Tanaiste Micheal Martin said Government officials have been in touch with exporters and Ireland should be “well prepared”, but urged agri-food businesses in particular to ensure they are ready for the new rules.

From Wednesday, will ask for the pre-lodgement of customs declarations and the pre-notification of agri-food exports, which in some cases will also