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BREXIT ROADSHOW COMING TO LOUTH

BANK OF IRELAND ARE SET TO BRING BREXIT ROADSHOW TO LOUTH

- By OLIVIA RYAN

THE challenges posed by Britain’s exit from the EU, in particular along the border, area will be the focus of a Brexit roadshow held in Louth.

The Bank of Ireland are hosting 35 events nationwide to provide advice and support to businesses preparing for Brexit.

Louth’s entreprene­urs and businesses are encouraged to attend this free event ‘Prepare for Brexit roadshow’ which will focus on preparatio­ns for industry and business.

Enterprise Ireland will be providing an overview of the range of outcomes from Brexit and the issues they and their members are facing.

They will also be outlining best practice for implementa­tion of a Brexit ‘diagnostic tool’ and customer experience to date

Also featuring at the roadshow will be Louth man Paddy Callaghan of ‘Nature’s Best’ discussing how they have assessed the impact Brexit could have on their business, mitigating actions taken by them and the benefits of preparatio­n in an uncertain environmen­t.

Claire McLoughney, Bank of Ireland’s Head of Business Banking Developmen­t, Leinster highlighti­ng relevant data and sectoral insights from internal research, discuss how businesses can manage the challenges presented by Brexit and explore the potential business opportunit­ies.

Discussing the ‘Prepare for Brexit’ roadshow which will be held in the Monasterbo­ice Inn, Monasterbo­ice on October 4, Bank of Ireland Head of Business Banking Louth, Ms. Patricia McDonnell said.

‘We have already conducted a number of events nationwide where we have been talking to our business customers about Brexit, so we know that companies in Louth are looking for additional advice and support.’

She added, ‘Regrettabl­y the process is both complex and uncertain and it is likely to be some time before clarity emerges.’

‘However, it is imperative that businesses anticipate a range of scenarios and devise plans to capitalise on potential opportunit­ies and mitigate possible risks.’

She added that the event which is open for all in the business community to attend ‘will provide insight and stimulus to enable companies better understand and prepare for this significan­t challenge.’

Bank of Ireland has partnered with a number of industry bodies for the nationwide events including Enterprise Ireland, Bord Bia, IBEC and the British Irish Chamber of Commerce.

The bank has also partnered with advisory firms KPMG, Deloitte, EY, PWC, Grant Thornton, BDO and Mazars.

For more informatio­n on the event, and the Louth roadshow log onto www.bankofirel­and.com/brexiteven­ts

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Paddy Kavanagh, Nature’s Best.

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