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Northern Ireland’s joint heads of government are divided over the Brexit protocol in the aftermath of an EU attempt to slam on the brakes over covid vaccination supply routes. First Minister Arlene Foster has urged the UK Government to intervene, while deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill has insisted the protocol must stay. Ireland’s premier Micheal Martin said it had been a “mistake” by the European Commission, but rejected Mrs Foster’s claim that the protocol is unworkable. Sin...

EU rows back on Irish border vaccine controls The European Union amended its controversial measures seeking to limit exports to Northern Ireland on Friday evening. The bloc had moved to restrict exports of vaccines into Northern Ireland by overriding parts of the Brexit deal, sparking widespread anger from politicians in Belfast, after an escalation in the vaccine row. Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster described the move as “an incredible act of hostility”...

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); How has trade between Ireland and Great Britain been affected in the first two weeks of Brexit? More than 70% of trucks are completing paperwork before moving goods, and are being ‘green-lighted’ to leave Irish ports. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Sunday 17 Jan 2021, 6:30 AM Jan 17th 2021, 6:30 AM 39,839 Views 44 Comments A police officer check...

Why Brexit deal spells likely breakup of United Kingdom Scottish independence and a renewed push for a united Ireland is the likely result of the Boris Brexit deal. Peter Moloney Britain “needs to decide if it wants part of a reality or all of an illusion.” iStock Facebook Comments With only a few days to spare, the UK and EU struck an eleventh-hour deal on Christmas Eve on the new terms that will govern trade and the political relationship between the two sides from 2021. Brimming ...

» Ciarán Quinn "Irish unity is no longer an aspiration; it is achievable. It is no longer a fanciful option; it is the strategic interest of all Ireland" - Ciaran Quinn The most obvious lesson from Brexit is that Ireland north or south can no longer be a hostage to the whims of Westminster. It is a truth known to generations of republicans. It is a lesson learned by every generation of Unionist leadership.  It is a fact yet to be acknowledged by the Irish government establishment. Successive...

Local shoppers already losing out to Brexit Posted: 10:05 am January 6, 2021 By Roisin Henderson THE FACT a Brexit deal was reached at the 11th hour has not mitigated all the problems that had been predicted, with both shoppers and businesses in Fermanagh already experiencing serious issues getting deliveries to the North. Even before Brexit finally happened last week on January 1, local shoppers were warned of impending delivery issues from online retailers, while businesses were worr...

Ireland avoids economic disaster after last-ditch Brexit trade deal reached Taoiseach Micheál Martin warmly welcomed the successful conclusion of negotiations The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Get the latest news from across Ireland straight to your inbox every single dayInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other re...

Ireland welcomes Brexit deal, calling it a good compromise Taoiseach Michael Martin said he regrets Brexit but respects the UKs decision to leave the EU 24 December 2020 • 5:23pm Taoiseach Michael Martin wished the UK well in a new chapter of its history Credit: Tom Honan /PA Michael Martin, the Taoiseach, said that while he respects the UK’s decision to leave the EU, he “deeply regrets” the outcome. “The UK was an important member of the European Union, and Ireland and the UK freque...

Taoiseach: No such thing as good Brexit for Ireland but deal is good and balanced "There is no such thing as a ‘good Brexit’ for Ireland. But we have worked hard to minimise the negative consequences," said Mr Martin. The Taoiseach said the Government will work to ensure that the sector and the coastal communities that depend on it are supported through the period ahead. Thu, 24 Dec, 2020 - 17:23 Elaine Loughlin and Michelle McGlynn The Taoiseach has described the Brexit deal as a "good co...