[joglynne]

Originally Posted by Angua

Someone on another forum from NI, has highlighted that something as simple as getting a bike delivered from the mainland is proving to be a nightmare. Whilst on the other side, getting potatoes sent to the mainland from NI is also a problem, not helped by requiring fixed transport days (for paperwork), at a time of year when weather can affect this. Old system allowed for flexibility round the weather.

Is this also a straw man?

I am not saying that there aren't any problems, in fact from your post I am sure there are, but ...I have just recieved my regular bulky order from a large supplier located in Belfast, NI. Ordered yesterday morning with a 48hr delivery service via Royal Mail which shows that not all trade to and from NI is effected.