Meeting with Dermot Ryan (Cabinet of Commissioner Phil Hogan)

9 Mar 2017 · • how EU customs controls can be avoided on the island (without a special status being granted to Northern Ireland which pushes the border controls to the GB mainland/Island of Ireland ports; • electronic controls with advance notification (and risk analysis being used to control a minimum volume of consignments) ; • It does highlight the importance of the UK agreeing a customs union with the EU post Art 50 negotiations until we have a comprehensive FTA in place.

Meeting with Phil Hogan (Commissioner)

3 Mar 2017 · Trade and compliance