039: How Brexit is Impacting Local Business

039: How Brexit is Impacting Local Business

Author: The Echo Newspaper February 1, 2021 Duration: 34:08
#39: Now that the EU-UK Free Trade Agreement has been finalised, how will this impact local businesses here in South Dublin? Brexit has finally kicked into high gear and as the finer details are being ironed out, CEO of South Dublin Chamber Peter Byrne shares some insight and offers advice to help ease the transition for businesses.

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