Full impact of Brexit trade deal about to hit, says Enterprise Ireland boss

Julie Sinnamon warns of threat to exporters as Enterprise Ireland-backed firms lose over 17,000 jobs

Warning: Enterprise Ireland CEO Julie Sinnamon. Photo: Shane O'Neill / SON Photgraphic

Ellie Donnelly

The true impact of the European Union-UK trade agreement will be felt among Irish exporters from this week onwards, according to Enterprise Ireland CEO Julie Sinnamon.

While the UK and EU have agreed on a free trade agreement, firms that move goods to, from or through Britain face additional customs requirements.