A no-deal Brexit would have "represented the most significant threat to Irish agriculture in a generation", according to Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney.
January 13, 2021 8:52 am
The announcement that Ireland will receive over €1 billion, or 25%, from the EU Brexit fund in 2021 is clear recognition that we are most exposed to the fallout from Brexit, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA).
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney confirmed the funding at the annual general meeting (AGM) of the North Tipperary County Executive last night (Tuesday, January 12).
Commenting, IFA president Tim Cullinan said when it comes to allocating the funding, the impact on the agri-food sector will have to be central to any decisions.
“We will be making a strong case for funding to go directly to farmers who will take the brunt of any fallout from currency fluctuations and trade and logistical issues that will arise once the deal reached before Christmas works its way through the system,” he said.