Minister in Derry today to meet with business leaders from both sides of the border and hear their concerns about Brexit
Minister’s address to Chamber of Commerce - reaffirms the Government’s commitment to the North West and securing Ireland’s interests in the Brexit negotations.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charles Flanagan TD, visited Derry this afternoon (Friday) to address the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce President’s Dinner. The Minister also visited the company AE Global to hear their perspective on current issues.
Minister Flanagan said:
“I was very glad to have the opportunity to visit AE Global headquarters in Derry today, which is a significant local employer in the North West and a dynamic, export-focused enterprise. With the prospect of Brexit, it is more important than ever that the Government hears first-hand the concerns and views of companies, especially those in the border region.
I wish to thank CEO Liam Gallagher and his team for their welcome today and I wish AE Global every continued success.”
Minister Flanagan delivered an address at the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce President’s Dinner. The Minister spoke on the Government’s approach to securing Ireland’s interests in the negotiations on the UK exit from the EU, and the Government’s continuing commitment to continuing investment in the North West.
Addressing the Chamber of Commerce in Derry, the Minister said:
“The Government is very clear about our obligations as they relate to Northern Ireland in the context of Brexit. I view my role as a co-guarantor of the Good Friday Agreement as a solemn duty and - together with the Taoiseach - will be working to ensure that all aspects of that international agreement are fully respected in the new arrangements between the EU and the UK. Ireland has a seat at the EU table which we will use in the best interests of the whole island.”
The Minister also said:
“North South cooperation is delivering real benefits here in the North West. It is in the interest of all our people that the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive work together closely on economic growth, job creation, health or any other areas where cooperation delivers clear benefits for our citizens.”