Ireland

​​​​​​​Customs clearance in Ireland has been turbulent since Brexit, but our team has been the rock for traders of all shapes and sizes. Roisin Cussen discusses our Ireland team’s clearance stories here.

This Monday, 26th September, was the European Day of Languages, which celebrates linguistic diversity across the European Union. The day also promotes plurilingualism and lifelong language learning.

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Charlie Dawson, who is the business development manager for Ireland, based in Waterford.

Northern Ireland has been in limbo between the UK and the EU ever since Brexit, with the small country remaining inside both customs territories. The Northern Ireland Protocol, which governs the region’s customs clearance requirements, was created to keep trade moving and avoid a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

However, the Protocol has been subject to criticism due to the complications that it imposes on businesses, which have prevented trade and caused political unrest.