Irish Sovereign Green Bonds Update

Following intense negotiations, a Free Trade Agreement was agreed in December 2020 allowing for tariff free trade • Main points of FTA From January 1, the UK becomes a "third country" outside the EU's single market and customs union. As such without a free trade agreement, trade would be subject to tariffs and quotas. Under the deal, goods trade between the two blocs will remain free of tariffs. ☐ However, goods moving between the UK and the EU will be subject to customs and other controls, and extra paperwork is expected to cause disruptions. Due to these non-tariff barriers, Brexit will likely result in less trade. Under the deal, services trade between the two blocs will continue but again could be hampered. The Agreement provides for a significant level of openness for trade in services and investment. But providing services could be hampered. For example, UK service suppliers no longer have a "passporting" right, something crucial for financial services. They may need to establish themselves in the EU to continue operating. The deal means less cooperation in certain areas compared to before Brexit. Financial and business services are only included to a small extent. Cooperation on foreign policy, security and defence will be lower also. Brexit is likely to result in less trade in the long run between the EU and the UK but the deal does avoid the worst case scenarios: Hard Brexit has been averted and the economic impact to Ireland will be more modest. Gníomhaireacht Bainistíochta an Chisteáin Náisiúnta National Treasury Management Agency

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