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There will be no hard border on the island of Ireland in the wake of the UK's decision to withdraw from the EU according to Enda Kenny and Theresa May. Taoiseach Enda Kenny met with Prime Minister Theresa May today and the pair agreed that there would be no return of the hard border. According to RTÉ, Mr Kenny also invited Theresa May to visit Ireland when the time allows. In last month's Brexit referendum, majorities in England and Wales voted to leave the EU, while most of Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to remain. There had been fears following the UK's decision to leave the EU that it could lead the reopening on a border between Ireland and Northern Ireland but both leaders have made steps over the past few days to ease such fears. Mr Kenny has previously stated his desire for the Irish government to play the strongest possible role in the Brexit negotiations and "make the strongest presentation for continued support for Northern Ireland". Ms May spoke today of her "strong will" that free trade will be retained between the Republic and Northern Ireland after Britain exits the EU. Speaking on the peace process, Ms May also added: "It is in all our interests to work together to safeguard our national security and the outcome of the referendum will not undermine it. "We are both fully committed to working together in support of the Northern Ireland Executive to build a better, stronger, safer future for the people of Northern Ireland. "Indeed, it is vital that we keep up the momentum on tackling paramilitary groups and building a shared future. "And today we have reaffirmed our commitment to establishing a new Independent Reporting Commission by the end of this year, which will support these efforts."