The ongoing lack of clarity around Brexit continues to create uncertainty for the Northern Ireland business community and this is likely to be the “new normal” for the foreseeable future. More than 230 companies responded to the Ulster University Business School Brexit Business Survey in April/May 2017 from a range of sectors. They were mainly based in Northern Ireland (8 per cent were from the Republic) and of varied size. Many northern businesses may have also been the beneficiaries of the devaluation of sterling against the euro (post-Brexit vote), and associated boosts to the North’s exports and tourism. Among the actions that might be pursued are:– Developing a regional migration policy for Northern Ireland.

Source: The Irish Times January 05, 2018 06:56 UTC