The EU’s Chief negotiator has warned that borders are part of managing the EU.
Michel Barneir’s promised to try and avoid a hard border, but it’s the clearest signal yet that a change to the border with the North will be a consequence of Brexit.
He’s been addressing a joint sitting of the Dáil and Seanad.
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Meanwhile, Clare’s Independent TD has told Michel Barnier that there is an opportunity for Clare and the MidWest to benefit from Brexit.
Deputy Michael Harty has called for a focus on the opportunities that arise from Brexit, and has suggested that this include increased freight facilities in the Shannon Estuary.