Holywell Podcast: Brexit Focus Episode 6

Holywell Brexit Focus Podcast

Gerard Deane and Paul Gosling return with more news, views and analysis on the pending UK Exit from the European Union and how it may impact the North West of Ireland. Michel Barnier was a recent visitor to the City and met with civic leaders and local businesses as they attempted to re-enforce the case against a hard border. Jennifer McKeever, President of the Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, attended the session in the Guildhall and she will discuss on the Podcast what she learnt from the meeting with the Chief Negotiator on Brexit for the EU, the challenges local businesses are facing & why Northern Ireland needs leadership in the Brexit Process. (8:20) Darach MacDonald recently launched his book "Hard Border" at the Holywell Trust Building earlier this month. Darach explains in his conversation with Paul (and in his book) how the border has impacted on families over the decades, how it splits communities but why he believes the border in the last 10 years has been the best it has ever been. (29:50) At present the hospitality sector is finding it increasingly difficult to recruit staff whether it is kitchen or cleaning staff. Brendan Duddy speaks of the uphill struggle his group has had in trying to fill roles. (18:21) Also on the Podcast we hear from David McMullan from County Armagh Community Development Group on border Unionist Community Attitudes to Brexit (24:20) and Pauline from Derry Well Women poses the Brexit Question on EHIC's future (37:00).