Brexit’s Secret 7

The seven hidden and not so-hidden ways Britain’s exit from Europe will affect Ireland

1. Energy

The Republic and Northern Ireland have shared a single electricity market for a decade and although the decision to create it was down to a bilateral agreement between Ireland and Britain, there will be an impact once Brexit occurs in 2019.

And it could be felt by consumers. As a net importer of electricity, Ireland may be exposed to import tariffs should Britain leave the European Union without agreeing a free ...