I can honestly say Brexit preparation has devoured my work and my thoughts each and every day since the vote took place. I see no upside for the Irish agri food sector from Brexit. I have been unapologetic within Government in demanding that the agri food sector must be treated as a priority. Analysis of the potential implications has been carried out, and we have identified our key priorities as securing continued free access to the UK market for Irish agri food exports, without tariffs and with minimal additional customs and administrative procedures. We must also minimise the risk from UK trade agreements with third countries, for example by having the EU and UK move forward in parallel on trade policy after Brexit.

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Weekly podcast: one year on from the Brexit vote