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Acting Foreign Affairs Minister To Meet EU Counterpart Over Brexit

The acting Minister for Foreign affairs will meet with his UK counterpart to discuss a possible BREXIT today. 

Charlie Flanagan is meeting Philip Hammond in London to discuss the British vote on EU membership in June.

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The two foreign secretaries will discuss several areas of concern facing Europe, The UK and Ireland including refugees, security and sovereignty – all of which form part of the debate in the UK about EU membership ahead of the June 23rd referendum there.

One of the Irish government's biggest fears is the impact on the 62 billion euro trade partnership that exists between the two country's which could be negatively affected should the British public decide to leave the EU. 

Also a concern is the impact on Northern Ireland. 

As well as Philip Hammond, Minister Flanagan will meet with leading figures in Irish community groups and businesses where he'll encourage them to help with efforts to promote debate and participation ahead of the referendum.

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