Brexit: Ireland’s special circumstances recognised
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…
IFA insists farming and food must now be centre stage in Brexit talks
IFA President Joe Healy says farming and food will have to be centre stage in the Irish Government’s position as the formal negotiations on Brexit begin. He says the implications are very serious for what is our largest indigenous industry, given the significance of the UK market for our…
Sligo councillors support rail network link to Northern Ireland
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…
McHugh: Brexit brings concerns and opportunities
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…
EU supports must be in place for Irish farming ahead of Brexit
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…
Farming, building, chemicals and fisheries could be main losers after Brexit
Agri-food, building materials, chemicals and fisheries are four sectors in the border area that are at high risk from Brexit. That’s among the main findings of one of the first analysis of the risks and opportunies posed by Britain’s exit from the EU. The report was circulated to Sligo county…
Brexit group says there is EU support for special deal for Ireland
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…