Countdown to Brexit 20 days to Go 09 December

In the fourth webinar of Chamber’s  Countdown to Brexit series our expert panel assess the state of play – are the negotiators out of the tunnel, is it deal, no deal or skinny deal, have they resolved the Northern Ireland Protocol and have the diggers broken ground at the newborder control post building sites?

This week should tell the tale.

Our expert panellists Deirdre Maguire of InterTrade Ireland and Seamus Leheny of Logistics UK have provided solid advice and critical information to help support North West  businesses through the countdown to Brexit andare joined this session by Aodhán Connolly, NI Retail Consortium, to discuss the realities of this week’s decision-making and its effect on cross border trade.

Panellist bios:

Deirdre Maguire, InterTradeIreland

 Deirdre has a wide range of experience working with SMEs, is a Bachelor of Financial Services.  She previously worked with Ulster Bank in both Retail and in Business Banking for over 20 years and in a range of positions. She then worked in the manufacturing sector with Norbrook Laboratories and then with MJM Marine Group and now manages the InterTradeIreland Brexit Advisory Service and is working closely with SMEs sharing the detail of supports available through Brexit and Covid.

Seamus Leheny, Logistics UK

Seamus Leheny is the Policy Manager for Logistics UK in Northern Ireland representing the interests of businesses involved in all elements of logistics, supply chains and transport.

Seamus’s work involves regular engagement with national and local government on a wide range of policy matters ranging from Brexit, compliance, sustainable transport andinfrastructure.

Prior to working for Logistics UK, Seamus worked in the European and Deep Sea shipping industry representing various shipping companies based in Belfast Port gaining valuable experience in supply chains, administrative and customs protocols for various trade flows.