Ireland's Donohoe on Brexit, Borders, and Trade

The transcript discusses the potential for a trade agreement between Ireland and the UK, focusing on the impact of Brexit on financial services and opportunities for Ireland. It highlights economic forecasts, job opportunities, and Ireland's bid to relocate the European Banking Authority to Dublin. The performance of Irish banks and future market conditions are also covered, along with US-Ireland trade relations and the potential impact of US policies.

What is a key condition for a successful trade agreement between Ireland and the UK?

• A new financial settlement

• A strong military alliance

• A unified education system

• A shared currency

How is Ireland positioning itself in the financial services sector post-Brexit?

• By forming a new trade union with the US

• By increasing tariffs on UK goods

• By promoting its financial services sector to international companies

• By reducing taxes on imports

What is the expected growth rate of the Irish economy this year?

• 4%

• 3.5%

• 5%

• 2%

Which major financial institution has indicated an increase in operations in Dublin?

• Citibank

• Goldman Sachs

• JP Morgan

• HSBC

What is the Irish government's long-term goal for its banks?

• To increase government stakes in banks

• To merge all banks into one

• To privatize the banks

• To nationalize all banks

What is a potential impact of changes in US corporate tax policy on Ireland?

• More Irish companies moving to the US

• Higher tariffs on Irish goods

• A decrease in US investments in Ireland

• Increased tourism from the US

What is one of the benefits of trade between Ireland and the US mentioned in the video?

• Ireland exports more goods to the US than it imports

• Irish companies employ a significant number of people in the US

• The US provides free trade education to Ireland

• Ireland receives financial aid from the US