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Wicklow is renowned – agrifood and tourism – may be at risk if a hard Brexit is imposed, and small enterprises may be particularly exposed.
“In our county, we have a number of small artisan producers whose first foray into the export market is likely to be the UK and Northern Ireland,” says Daly.
“Its proximity and lack of a language barrier make it a comfortable choice, but the potential for significant food tariffs is clearly an issue for these companies.
“It’s not just about tariffs, it’s logistics too. Delays at customs could be catastrophic for a company dealing with a product with a short shelf life that’s sitting for a day or two to get through.
“Tourism is another big sector for Wicklow. Threats include barriers to the movement of people and increased transport costs, leading to a reduction in the number of UK visitors coming here, but this is in tandem with the rest of the country, not only Wicklow.
“On the positive side, in an effort to Brexit-proof your business, it helps to explore new markets, conduct internal reviews that can help you become as competitive as possible, increase productivity and become more innovative in what you do.
“These are all really good things and never a waste of time.”