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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
The government promised no reduction in funding. 5% of a previous funding seems to be a reduction in my book. Whether you agree that Cornwall should receive this funding is irrelevant. A promise is a promise. Where has Cornwall asked for a lump sum to do with as they please?
My point was that a new Ireland to France service has been established, so DFDS must think there's demand there and it can be used for priority traffic like medicines.
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Did the EU simply hand over a lump sum to Cornwall, or was it piecemeal for each project? You can't look at one figure in isolation as being the total figure.
It not just medicines and not just stuff from the EU.
Can refrigerated and freezer lorries cope without the engines running for 18hrs or more?
Are Ireland's petrol and diesel requirements going to be able to be met from the EU? If not, then Ireland is going to face large increases in energy costs.
Irish Mirror
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Britain’s attempts to leave the EU may be comedic but the smiles could soon be wiped from our faces as Irish households could lose an average of €1,400 a year.
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1. The Economic and Social Research Institute looked at 4,500 products imported from the UK and found the consumer side of Brexit will hit most of us.
2. It found a no-deal scenario could add 30% to the price of bread and cereals.
Cheese and egg prices could rise by as much as 46% while meat, sugar, confectionery, coffee, tea could see hikes of between 20% and 30%.
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5. Tens of thousands of Irish people buy their cars in the UK but many can forget such a move after a hard Brexit as they would be saddled with a 23% VAT rate wiping out any possible saving.
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That's big increases on basics.