Simon Coveney says UK demands on Northern Ireland Protocol a “red line barrier to progress”
“The EU is working seriously to resolve practical issues with the implementation of the Protocol.” Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that UK demands on Northern Ireland Protocol are a “red line barrier to progress”. The UK said on Sunday that it wants the European Court of Justice (ECJ) removed from the Protocol […]
5 years ago
Taoiseach “concerned” about Brexit affecting Christmas deliveries to Ireland
“I think the fallout has yet to come in terms of Brexit.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is “concerned” about Brexit affecting Christmas deliveries to Ireland. The Taoiseach made the comments as the UK is suffering from supply chain issues due to a truck driver shortage. While in New York, Martin was asked if […]
5 years ago
President Biden warns trade deal must not derail peace in Northern Ireland
Biden was asked by a reporter if the delay to the proposed trade deal with the UK was due to his Irish heritage. US President Joe Biden has warned that he doesn’t want to see a trade deal with the UK lead to a “closed border” in Ireland. When asked about Brexit during a meeting […]
5 years ago
A breakdown of the radical new immigration points system proposed for the UK
The UK government has announced plans for a new immigration system to manage the entry of workers into the country from January 2021. Under the plans, EU migrants will be treated the same as migrants from the rest of the world. The UK government has published these proposals after considering recommendations from advisors in the […]
6 years ago