You have to wonder why Ireland is being so awkward.
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Electricity and gas prices could spiral as almost 90% of Ireland’s total energy requirements are imported, and most of it comes from or through the UK.
It’s a business around €4.6 billion each year and the new taxes which will be imposed after Brexit will mean it will hundreds of euro more to heat their homes.
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While it is unlikely anyone will actually go hungry after a hard Brexit there will almost certainly be shortages of some foods in a matter of days.
It should be remembered that after just a few days of snow when the Beast from the East struck at the end of last February the shelves were bare on many supermarkets.
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Around two-thirds of the products on Irish supermarket shelves are made in the UK or come through that country.
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If deliveries of food get delayed, doesn't that also apply to medicines?
Why aren't they anxious to get things sorted out.