The British Irish Chamber of Commerce has held a lunch and round table discussion in Dublin with new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Bryant MP and Under Secretary of State Baroness Ruth Anderson, hosted by law firm Addleshaw Goddard. The event provided chamber members with a great opportunity to hear from the Secretary of State and Under Secretary and continue important conversations around the UK–EU relationship and the evolving landscape for cooperation across these islands.
Mark Walsh, Head of Ireland Office at Addleshaw Goddard, said:-
“I was delighted, alongside my colleague Piaras Power, to host today’s British Irish Chamber of Commerce introductory roundtable lunch at Addleshaw Goddard with recently appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Sir Chris Bryant MP and Under Secretary Baroness Ruth Anderson, British Ambassador to Ireland HE Kara Owen, President of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce Eddie Cullen, DG Paul Lynam, and members of the Chamber. The discussion provided a valuable opportunity to explore the evolving UK-EU relationship and the importance of continued cooperation across these islands.
As a firm, we see first-hand the continued growth in trade and investment between Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland across sectors including finance, infrastructure, agriculture and corporate activity among other areas. Despite the challenges of Brexit, the strength of these relationships continues to create significant opportunities for businesses on both sides of the Irish Sea.
Ireland remains a vital partner in strengthening economic ties between the UK and EU, and discussions such as these are invaluable in shaping future collaboration. We were grateful to all who joined us and contributed to a thoughtful and insightful discussion.”