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The European Parliament has adopted a resolution which states that Brexit negotiations must recognise the unique and special circumstances confronting the island of Ireland. The resolution tabled by four separate groupings, states that negotiators must ensure the continuity and stability of the Northern Ireland peace process, and avoid the reestablishment…

Sligo county councillors have unanimously given their support to the idea of a rail network linking Northern Ireland with Sligo and Donegal. The proposal was made at a council meeting by Independent Councillor Declan Bree. He says it’s now accepted that rail has a huge role to play as an…

A junior minister says the process of Britain leaving the EU will take at least two years, and possibly longer. Donegal Fine Gael Deputy Joe McHugh says that in the meantime, there will be no changes to our relationship with the UK. But he says Brexit will be closely watched…

European Union supports must be put in place for Irish farming, which is facing particular challenges because of Brexit. That’s according to Sinn Fein MEP for the Midlands North West Matt Carthy, who has made a submission to the European Parliament’s agriculture and rural development committee on Brexit. He says…

There is support in the European Union for affording special circumstances to the island of Ireland following Brexit. That’s according to a representative of the Border Communities Against Brexit campaign who are in Brussels this week to bring their case to MEPs. In a statement the group said the prospect…