Stormont Assembly agreement “tantalisingly close” – Taoiseach
The Taoiseach says the North is “tantalisingly close” to getting the Stormont Assembly back up and running. The DUP is refusing to take part in the Government until its concerns around the Northern Ireland protocol are resolved. Progress appeared to have been made on the agreement on Friday, following talks…
Better way must be found in dealing with Protocol – MacLochlainn
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD says a better way must be found in dealing with the Northern Ireland protocol. It comes as legislation to extend the deadline to form a devolved government in the North will be introduced to the House of Commons today. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris…
UK Protocol plans ‘reckless’ – MacLochlainn
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD has described the legislation on the Northern Ireland Protocol published by the British government yesterday, as ‘reckless’. The EU’s expected to resume legal proceedings over what it sees as previous UK breaches of the Brexit deal. The European Commission’s also warning it’ll take…
Donegal TD urges Keir Starmer to use his visit to address Protocol concerns
A Donegal TD has urged the Leader of the UK’s Labour Party to immediately address the concerns that exist over Boris Johnson’s plans to scrap parts of the protocol: Keir Starmer is in the North today to discuss ways to resolve concerns over the Northern Ireland Protocol. …
Border Communities against Brexit fear ongoing speculation around protocol is stirring tensions
A representative from the ‘Border Communities against Brexit’ says the events surrounding the possibility of Boris Johnston scrapping parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol is continuing to cause extensive damage to businesses both in Northern Ireland and in the Republic. The Foreign Affairs Minister has said today that…
Sligo Leitrim TD warns that changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol could destroy local agricultural sector
The Northern Ireland Assembly’s sitting for the first time in a fortnight, with the aim of electing some of the top positions. The DUP – now the second largest party in Stormont behind Sinn Fein – has refused to support any nominations so far, until some Brexit issues are…
Fears expressed that changes to Protocol could damage investment in Ireland
A representative from the ‘Border Communities against Brexit’ is warning that any changes the British Government make to the Protocol ‘could have hugely damaging impacts’ on business confidence both north and south of the border. The UK Government’s expected to unveil plans to bin parts of the Northern Ireland…