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SHARING OPTIONS: The number of ferry sailings between Ireland and EU ports has tripled since the start of 2021. The number of ferry sailings between Ireland and EU ports has tripled since the Brexit trade deal became a reality at the start of this year. Speaking at a multi-agency briefing at Dublin Port on Monday, Eddie Burke, a member of the Brexit unit at the Department of Transport, outlined the sharp increase in direct sailings from Ireland to ports in continental Europe. In the first 25 days of the new year, Burke said there were now five shipping ...

Class options for seniors are limited A look at local options for seniors as far as classes go is limited. Posted: Jan 19, 2021 6:14 PM Updated: Jan 19, 2021 6:30 PM Posted By: Gary Liberatore Utica, N.Y. - A new survey by the University of Michigan of over 2,000 adults between the ages of 50 and 80 shows that overall, 42% of the participants do not have access to online systems. That number increased to 45% for those over 65 and many seniors are hurting these days to do things like navigate the nation's vaccination process, unless they have loved ones who can help them navigate the vaccinat...

Lavatory and shower facilities are being provided for lorry drivers experiencing lengthy delays at Dublin Port due to Brexit red tape.New customs rules introduced as a result of the Brexit deal have

09.42 19 Jan 2021 It's been 3 weeks since Britain left the EU on December the 31st, but some Lorry Drivers are still having to wait 24 hours in their cabs to get through Customs at Dublin Port. 81% of goods are now being "Green Routed" when they arrive. Leaving 19% needing additional checks because they don't have the correct paperwork and failed to realise how complicated it would be. Because of Brexit stockpiling and Covid, freight is down 50% from this time last year . Henry McKean visited Dublin Port and met frustrated Lorry Drivers, Tom Talbot, Head of Revenue Customs Operations at Dubli...

Share this article Tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables have been ‘thrown away’ due to recent shipping and customs delays, hauliers say. The new post-Brexit regime has led to a range of new complications for goods being transported between Ireland and the UK. Truck drivers say they’ve experienced waits of up to three days in port such as Holyhead, as well as long delays here in Ireland. Meanwhile, many shelves remain empty in several supermarkets here due to the new challenges in transport fresh food. Hauliers at Dublin Port told Newstalk's Henry McKean of their recent frustrations. F...