Heather Humphreys: 'We have planned for Brexit - and the State will support Irish business'

Uncertainty raised by Brexit presents a huge challenge but we are a resilient country, writes Heather Humphreys

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Heather Humphreys

Brexit is the most significant challenge facing Irish enterprise in more than 50 years, not least because of the uncertainty it brings. What is certain is that it will involve significant change in the trading environment and in how we conduct business.

We are nothing if not a resilient people and the economy is still expected to record strong growth out to 2030. Ireland has traded its way out of challenging times before - and we will do so again. However, this will not happen by accident.