Upbeat but unready? Food firms and Brexit Bord Bia survey finds optimism in sector but warns that many must do more to prepare Andrew Fanning June 29, 2017 Bord Bia chief Tara McCarthy and Catherine Day, former secretary general of the European Commission, at the Brexit Barometer launch. Pic: Fennell Photography. Previous Next Image 1 of 2 NO REPRO FEE. 29062017. Catherine Day, Former Secretary General of the European Commission is pictured speaking at the launch of Bord Bia's Brexit Barometer Report were, Iain White/Fennell Photography. Photo by Andrew Fanning Image 2 of 2 NO REPRO FEE. 29062017. Pictured at the launch of Bord Bia's Brexit Barometer Report were, from left, Catherine Day, Former Secretary General of the European Commission and Tara McCarthy, CEO Bord Bia.Iain White/Fennell Photography. Photo by Andrew Fanning More Business Business LATEST NEWS05:00Second-hand property prices rising more rapidly this year05:00Checking In: Top-notch cocktails and a location that’s hard to beat at The Hardiman05:00Marion McKeone: Can RFK Jr’s billionaire running mate trigger an electoral nightmare for Democrats?05:00House of the Week: Turnkey southside four-bed with sunny garden close to Blackrock05:00Sara Keating: Easter is a perfect time to explore the work of sculptor Imogen Stuart05:00Cathal Friel led green metals firm raises over €7 million