Holywell Podcast: Brexit Focus Episode 6

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).