BORDER CHAOS LOOMS IN ‘FARCICAL’ NO-DEAL BREXIT
BREXIT confusion reigned last night after businesses in the North were urged to talk to the Irish Government in the event of a no-deal.
The advice came from UK minister Dominic Raab as he delivered 25 official advisory notes.
However, in Dublin a Department of Foreign Affairs said: “The Government of Ireland has always been clear the outcome it is seeking from the EU-UK negotiations must include the protection of the Good Friday Agreement and the avoidance of any hard border on the island of Ireland.
“Our priority is that work continues on the conclusion of the Withdrawal Agreement, including the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland which encompasses the backstop for the border.
“It is essential the UK engages with all the
Dominic Raab THE Government has been told to step up and protect Ireland’s interests in Brexit negotiations.
Fianna Fail spokeswoman Lisa Chambers welcomed UK Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab’s comments they had agreed on 80% of issues ahead of the publication of technical documents on Britain’s withdrawal preparations.
But she added: “The deadline is approaching and real effort is needed to ensure Ireland’s interests are protected.” IT’S Krystle clear the Miss Ireland 2018 judges will face a tough task picking a winner.
This year’s finalists gathered last night for the event launch in the Dublin nightclub, held in issues identified in the protocol. This will continue to be Ireland’s overriding focus.”
Mr Raab’s comments sparked concern in the North with the Alliance Party’s Stephen Farry describing it as “farcical” for the UK government to make such a suggestion.
Ulster Unionist Party leader Robin Swann said: “As we approach the association with title sponsor RNR Fits.
Former winner Rosanna Davison, who went on to be crowned Miss World, is joining the judging panel for the final which endgame in terms of Brexit negotiations, it is essential as much clarity and certainty as possible is reached with regard to trade between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.”
The UK Brexit Secretary was visibly uncomfortable during a press conference in London where he outlined the 25 EU Exit Technical Notices.
One stated: “We would recommend that, if you trade across the land border, you should consider whether you need advice from the Irish Government about preparations you need to make.” THE Brexit transition period will be stretched out until after the next British general election, Bertie Ahern warned yesterday. The former Taoiseach predicted the resolution of the UK’S relationship with the EU “will be kicked out to the other side” of the poll in 2022.
Mr Ahern, left, also claimed a European Council meeting in Brussels scheduled for October will pass without Theresa May sealing a withdrawal deal. will be held at the Helix Theatre on September 16.
Boss Brendan Marc Scully said: “Every year we are more excited than the last as the event seems to become bigger and bigger.”